On 4/14/2008 , the vessel B.S. VENTURE (Official Number 813705) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in ENTRANCE TO BONNE BAY, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 6 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/15/2008 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the W at 30.00 knots.
On 14 April 2008, sealing V/L "B.S. VENTURE" was reported abandoned after suffering fuel trouble. Using a speed boat, the crew made it safely to Rocky Harbour, NL.