On 11/12/1996, the vessel JADE FOREST (Official Number 725400) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SNAKE ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 22 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The "JADE FOREST" was en route from Harmac, a loading berth south of Nanaimo, B.C., to Chemainus, B.C., under the conduct of a B.C. Coast pilot when the vessel ran aground approximately three cables south-south-east of Snake Island. The vessel sustained extensive damage to her bottom shell plating. Neither injury nor pollution was reported as a result of this occurrence. The vessel was refloated four and a half hours later, on the rising tide. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as rain. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/18/1996.