On 2/23/1987 , the vessel SELKIRK SETTLER (Official Number 802345) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in NORTH ATLANTIC,PSG FM TAMPA TO GHENT,BELGIUM,.

The vessel, with 22 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

CAUGHT IN SEVERE STORM- LASTED 3 DAYS- SAME STORM SANK THE BALSA 24 Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the W at 50.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/22/1987 .