On 8/29/1985 , the vessel MAERSK BONAVISTA (Official Number 802331) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in PIER 27, ST JOHN'S HARBOUR, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 12 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

BONAVISTA BAY ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED-STRUCK WHARF. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the E at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/26/1988 .