On 11/2/2014 , the vessel SERVICE VIII (Official Number 194655) was involved in a sank - flooding in Ucluelet, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 major pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/2/2014 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 30.00 knots.
On 02 November 2014, the tug "SERVICE VIII", with 2 people on board, sank 9.8 nautical miles NW of Ucluelet, BC. The two crew members abandoned the vessel in a life raft and were rescued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.