On 8/27/2000 , the vessel SANDPIPER VI (Official Number 369091) was involved in a cargo shift/cargo loss - cargo lost overboard in EAST OF TABLE ISLAND, SMITH SOUND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 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 9/8/2000 7. Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the NW at 26.00 knots.

Tug "DELTA V" was towing barge Sandpiper 6, laden with plastic pipes, through Smith Sound when she lost a section of pipe - total length 100 yards.