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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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

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.