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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

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