On 8/5/2003 1, the vessel RAINBOW QUEEN (Official Number 173572) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in DUNCAN BAY, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/7/2003 8. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the WNW at 2.00 knots.
On 05 August, 2003, the F/V "RAINBOW QUEEN" reportedly grounded on a sandbar, near Prince Rupert Harbour, B.C.