On 8/28/1996 , the vessel SK JUNIOR (Official Number 710588) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in DEEP COVE, BURRARD INLET, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 32 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

While hoisting lifeboat during lifeboat drill, handle ran back and struck crewmember in the face, causing serious injury.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/29/1996 .