On 12/17/2012, the vessel MITKOF (Official Number 311257) was involved in a intentional beaching/grounding/anchoring to avoid occurrence in WEST NALUA PASS, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 12/18/2012. Weather at the time was reported as .

On 17 December 2012, the F/V "MITKOF" was reported to be taking on water through an unsecured lazarette hatch and in danger of sinking. Vessel intentionally beached to effect repairs departed for Port Hardy, B.C. No damage or pollution reported