On 7/23/2002 , the vessel STAR MASTER (Official Number 383392) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in EAST SIDE TUGWELL ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The owner/operator of the F/V "STAR MASTER" was found unconscious aboard his vessel which had grounded on Tugwell Island, B.C. on 23 July, 2002.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the WNW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/23/2002 .