On 3/17/1998 , the vessel AURORA EXPLORER (Official Number 344924) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 3 MILE SOUTH OF BOYD POINT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel navigated too close to the shore struck rock,sustained a hole in the hull. Vessel beached itself to await company craft with divers to repair damage. Minimal pollution. Master claims rock was uncharted.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/15/1998 .