On 3/13/2000 , the vessel CHARLES H. CATES XVI (Official Number 189260) was involved in a sank - flooding in PORT MOODY, VANCOUVER HBR, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 none pollution.

V/L reported sinking. Pollution boom placed around vessel. No pollution. Tug refloated and towed to Cates Dock for repair.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SSW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/22/2000 .