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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/18/2012.