On 1/27/1999 , the vessel EYAK (Official Number 241454) was involved in a not involved in DODD NARROWS, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 3 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/24/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 21.00 knots.
A US barge was being towed north through Dodds Narrows when it was discovered she was taking on water and in danger of sinking. She was beached, pumped dry, and re-floated. Thence, tug and barge proceeded on their voyage to Alaska.