On 1/30/2002 , the vessel BILLIE H (Official Number 1062520) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in HOLLIDAY ISLAND, DIXON ENTRANCE, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 5 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/4/2002 9. Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 15.00 knots.
On 30 January, 2002, U.S. Tug "BILLIE H" towing the loaded cargo barge "SEABECK" enroute from Ketchikan, AK to Seattle, WA grounded north of Holliday Island, Dixon Entrance. Tug & barge refloated. No pollution and no injuries reported.