On 8/24/1987 , the vessel ARCTIC NANABUSH (Official Number 804411) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in ARNAK ISLAND, 20 NM NNW OF TUKTOYAKTUK, N.W.T.,.

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 none pollution.

ANCHOR CABLE OF CRANE BARGE BECAME ENTANGLED IN PROPELLER. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the WNW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/23/1989 .