On 7/19/1996 , the vessel PALMA G. (Official Number 369620) was involved in a risk of sinking in ENTRANCE TO BARKLEY SOUND, CAPE BEALE, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 1 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/22/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Hose from deck washdown pump broke beneath the transmission casing and the engine room filled with water. Operator stopped pump and closed the through hull valves to stop water. CCGS "BAMFIELD 1" supplied pumps and escorted to Ucluelet.