On 10/14/1998, the vessel SOLANDER (Official Number 155250) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ELBOW BANK, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 0 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/3/1998 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots.

Vessel went aground on a sandbar in the dark. Tofino Lifeboat delivers emergency pump. Vessel refloated next day with rising tide and proceeded to Tofino. No injuries and no substantive damage to hull or operating systems.