On 9/2/1986 1, the vessel MARINE COURIER (Official Number 803712) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ENTRANCE TO GRAND BRUIT, S W NFLD,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 6 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

V/L GROUNDED IN REDUCED VISIBILITY. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as rain. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/5/1987 .