On 1/9/2000 1, the vessel SEASPAN 361 (Official Number 314813) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in STUART CHANNEL, B.C., 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.

Empty chip barges "SEASPAN 361" and "SEASPAN 441" broke free from mooring due to high winds. Barges drifted across Stuart Channel and grounded in vicinity of Saltspring Island.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at 47.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/10/2000 .