On 8/12/2000 , the vessel NORKING (Official Number 179630) was involved in a risk of sinking in HYDABURG HARBOUR, ALASKA, USA,.

The vessel, with 0 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 minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/22/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

Vessel "NORKING" unintentionally ran onto a reef while outbound with Fish, and subsequently a gentle ebb tide pushed the vessel further onto the reef thereby grounding her.