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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

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