On 9/25/1989 , the vessel ECKALOO (Official Number 809772) was involved in a bottom contact in HUME RIVER CROSSING, MACKENZIE RIVER, N.W.T,.

The vessel, with 10 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL CONTACTED THE BOTTOM WHILE TRANSITTING A KNOWN SHALLOW AREA Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/3/1989 .