On 11/17/1997, the vessel CHIEF WAWATAM (Official Number 805396) was involved in a cargo shift/cargo loss - cargo shifted in LAKE MICHIGAN, U.S.A.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 11/20/1997. Weather at the time was reported as .
Cargo and equipment shifted in heavy seas, consequently lost overboard.