On 6/26/1990 , the vessel HINODE (Official Number 331968) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ENTRANCE TO EAST NARROWS, SKIDEGATE CHANNEL,BC,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED, TAKING ON WATER, HALF SUBMERGED,3 POB TAKEN ONBOARD CG Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/24/1991 .