On 12/16/2000, the vessel NORGATE (Official Number 194928) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SOUTH END OF LEWIS ISLAND, ARTHUR PASSAGE, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (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 2/2/2001 8. Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the SE at 35.00 knots.

F/V "NORGATE" dragged anchor and grounded. V/L refloated at daylight and sailed south with no reported damage to vessel.