On 5/20/2010 , the vessel SILVER TIP (Official Number 331171) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in HOPKINS LANDING, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 20 May 2010, the tug "SILVER TIP" dragged anchor and went aground near Hopkins Landing, B.C. due to high winds. CCG "AUXILLARY 14" pulled the tug into deeper water and secured it in Plumper Cove, Keats Island, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/20/2010 .