On 3/14/1996 , the vessel IRENE MAY I (Official Number 155261) was involved in a risk of sinking in 1 MILE EAST OF KITSON ISLAND, B.C.,.
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/7/1996 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain.
Vessel sprung two planks and began taking water. Pumps provided by a CCG vessel which then escorted her to Prince Rupert Harbour.