On 8/6/1991 1, the vessel ROVER II (Official Number 322442) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF WHIFFIN SPIT, SOOKE HARBOUR, BC,.
The vessel, with 2 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 1/16/1992 . Weather at the time was reported as fog.
GROUNDED WHILE AVOIDING CRAB TRAPS IN HARBOUR,FLOATED FREE WITH TIDE Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91