On 6/13/1996 , the vessel NIGEI ISLE (Official Number 193521) was involved in a not involved in BOTTLE INLET, W. COAST OF QUEEN CHARLOTTES, BC,.

The vessel, with 2 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 9/5/1996 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots.

At about 0845 on 13 June 1996, the small fishing troller "NIGEI ISLE" grounded in Bottle Inlet on Moresby Island while the owner/operator was trying to free a crab trap line from the boat's propeller. The owner/operator tried to lay out a ground tackle to heave the troller off, and in the process, fell out from his skiff. His attempts to swim back to the troller were unsuccessful. His medically unfit condition and the exertion of swimming contributed to his death.