On 1/9/2000 1, the vessel SEASPAN 441 (Official Number 327090) 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. 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 1/10/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at 47.00 knots.

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.