On 10/2/2000 , the vessel SKIPJACK (Official Number 322473) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in LEONARD ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 1 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/6/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

F/V "SKIPJACK" reportedly lost prime motive power after main engine starved for fuel. Owner/operator was attempting to raise stabilizer when he fell overboard. He swam to a dinghy being towed astern and regained his vessel.