On 10/21/1997, the vessel D.H.T. NO. 3 (Official Number 179054) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SERPENT GROUP, 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 pollution.

The skipper of the tug "FRASER KING", which was towing the barge "D.H.T. No. 3", became disoriented at night after the tug's radar broke down. The skipper called a shore station, reported his position and requested guidance. Several vessels and aircraft proceeded to assist, however, the search was prolonged because the tug and barge were some 23 miles from the reported position. Although a helicopter attempted to direct the tug, in an area for which the tug had no nautical charts, the barge went aground. Next morning the barge refloated and the tow was resumed. The barge's shell plating was damaged by the grounding and it took on water and sank.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/24/1998 .