On 10/27/1994, the vessel CASSIAR 96 (Official Number 800074) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in NEAR TSUSIAT FALLS, VAN. ISLAND, B.C.,.

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.

POSSIBLY DRAGGED ANCHOR OR ANCHOR LINE PARTED AND VESSEL GROUNDED Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-94. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/22/1994.