On 8/22/2018 , the vessel ALERT (Official Number 260374) was involved in a sank - flooding in Hardwicke Island, BC., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 22 August 2018, the fishing vessel "ALERT", with 5 people on board and while under tow by the vessel "ELVAGENE", sank due to strong current off Kelsey Bay near Hardwicke Island in Johnstone Strait, BC. The vessel "ELVAGENE" retrieved all persons from the water and proceeded to Seattle, WA. Canadian Coast Guard vessels were on scene to assist. No injuries, but minor pollution was reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/22/2018 .