On 5/10/1988 , the vessel CAPE AARON (Official Number 803732) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in PORT AUX CHOIX,WEST COAST OF NFLD,.
The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/2/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as overcast.
AFTER PASSING LIGHT ON ISLAND,F/V TURNED TOO SOON & GROUNDED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88