On 10/30/1996, the vessel PACIFIC CONCEPT (Official Number 392541) was involved in a risk of sinking in QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 4 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 11/27/1996. Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the SE at 40.00 knots.

Vessel, loaded with halibut, taking on water while storm to hurricane force winds struck area. Pumps keeping up but v/l in danger of running out of fuel. Rescue vessels stood by till F.V. reached safety in cove at Cox Island, BC.