On 8/23/1987 , the vessel HECATE STRAITS (Official Number 345249) was involved in a not involved in SKOOKUMCHUK NARROWS, SECHELT INLET, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 5 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/9/1988 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
TUG RUNNING SLOW WAITING TIDE,BGE DRIFTED & GROUNDED SHALLOW PATCH Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87