On 9/15/1996 , the vessel KO-KO (Official Number 261547) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in GRENVILLE CHANNEL, B.C.,.
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/16/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Vessel ran aground and was holed. Water flooded engine room. Vessel refloated and was towed to safety by another fishing vessel.