On 9/23/1988 , the vessel BEN-PHA II (Official Number 803668) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BUOY TJ46, SHIPPEGAN GULLY, N.B.,.

The vessel, with 4 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 WHILE ENTERING SHIPPEGAN GULLY Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/2/1989 1.