On 4/7/1999 1, the vessel POWISLE (Official Number 710256) was involved in a bottom contact in CONCEPTION BAY, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 22 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/10/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WNW at 6.00 knots.
At berth in Bay Roberts, vessel develop a list to port 4°. Ship bottom touched the bottom.