On 9/19/1990 , the vessel OPILIO (Official Number 811804) was involved in a bottom contact in 3C SW PTE AUX CARIBOUS,SHIPPEGAN GULLY, N.B.,.
The vessel, with 3 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 10/16/1990. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 10.00 knots.
VSL CONTACTED THE BOTTOM WHILE BEING TOWED BY CCG SHIPPEGAN Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90