On 10/22/1989, the vessel M/V ALTA (Official Number 801681) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in MOUTH OF JULIA PASSAGE, SECHART CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED ON A REEF WHILE CONDUCTING A BIRD STUDY GROUP CHARTER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/14/1989.