On 3/6/2000 1, the vessel TRIPLE M. III (Official Number 327893) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Fishing gear inadvertently became fouled with the stabilizer chain causing the stabilizer to bend and the chain to foul the propeller. Vessel towed to Tofino by Tofino lifeboat.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/7/2000 1.