On 5/7/1988 1, the vessel TURMEL B. (Official Number 800846) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 3.5 NM SE SHIPPEGAN, NEAR RED BUOY TJ2, N.B.,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

OPERATOR FREED HIS VSL BUT THE INTAKES WERE PLUGGED WITH SAND Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNE at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/7/1989 1.