On 5/11/2016 , the vessel METCHOSIN PRINCE (Official Number 346639) was involved in a risk of sinking in Port Hardy, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 11 May 2016, the tug "METCHOSIN PRINCE", while towing a log boom, struck an underwater rock near Port Hardy, BC. The tug sustained damage to stern tube and started taking on water. The Master released the tow and beached the tug near Port Hardy, BC to prevent it from sinking. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/12/2016 .