On 12/17/1989, the vessel EMPIRE 40 (Official Number 372638) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF PT DOUGHTY,ORCAS ISLAND, WASHINGTON,U.S.A.,.

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

TUG AND HER LOADED GRAVEL BARGE EMPIRE 40 GROUNDED, PULLED FREE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 3.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/23/1990 .