On 7/13/1988 , the vessel RUA KO LAE (Official Number 806770) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in APPROX.1 CABLE OFF SHIELD ISL.,SMITH SOUND,B.C,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

V/L GROUNDED WHILE ENROUTE TO AN ANCHORAGE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/7/1988 .