On 3/20/2000 , the vessel BOVEC (Official Number 3172) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

V/L dragged anchor. Tug RIVTOW CECIL dispatched to assist as requested by pilot who HAD boarded to assist. V/L was unable to maneouvre clear due to extreme wind conditions and ran aground.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSW at 40.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/7/2003 8.