On 11/13/2000, the vessel NORTH ARM EXPLORER (Official Number 323306) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in INVERNESS PASSAGE, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/31/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Tug "Wainwright" towing barge "North Arm Explorer" reported grounding on rocks and coming to a sudden stop. The barge inturn struck the tug. Tug and Barge refloated free and towed by "Ingenika" to Wainwright Industrial site in Prince Rupert.