On 7/31/2020 , the vessel P.E. 259 (Official Number 395370) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in Smith Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 31 July 2020, the fishing vessel "P.E. 259", with 4 people on board, was reported as aground in Inverness Passage, BC. Another vessel assisted and the "P.E. 259" refloated on a rising tide.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/31/2020 .