On 1/5/2011 1, the vessel GANGES HAWK (Official Number 801070) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in CHADS ISLAND, SATELLITE CHANNEL, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 5 January 2011, the water taxi "GANGES HAWK" ran aground on Chads Island, BC. The single passenger was removed by CCG, and the vessel was refloated later and towed to Ganges, BC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at 9.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/6/2011 9.