On 4/13/2000 , the vessel CHUGAWAY II (Official Number 170438) was involved in a risk of sinking in NAHWITTI BAR LIGHT & WHISTLE BUOY, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 2 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 8/28/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the W at 3.00 knots.

V/L reported taking on water. 05:44 pump keeping up with water. F/V "PACIFIC FISHER" and CCG "PORT HARDY #1" escorting across Nahwitti Bar. V/L under own power for Port Hardy.