On 9/20/1989 , the vessel MUNAKSEE (Official Number 801583) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in OFF CAPE VANKAREM, CHUKCHI SEA, SIBERIA, USSR,.

The vessel, with 0 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 5/11/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the NE at 40.00 knots.

TOWLINE BROKE, BARGE DRIFTED FOR THREE DAYS, GROUNDED,SLOWLY SINKING Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89