On 5/16/1988 , the vessel NEW STAR (Official Number 805054) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in AT ANCHOR OFF THE EAST SIDE MCNAUGHTON I, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 2 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/8/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
DRAGGED HER ANCHOR & GROUNDED WHILE ANCHORED WITH ANOTHER VESSEL Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88