On 10/17/1996, the vessel P.T. 331 (Official Number 198135) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SAANICHTON BAY, B.C.,.

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.

Mooring buoy anchor chain broke in heavy weather, causing loaded barge to run aground. Barge secured to shore after grounding and will be refloated on the next tide when weather improves.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/27/1996.