On 6/5/2017 1, the vessel ISLAND ROAMER (Official Number 803640) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in Dodge Point, Lyell Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 4 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 6/6/2017 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at knots.
On 05 June 2017, the passenger sailing vessel "ISLAND ROAMER", with 14 passengers and crew on board, reported making bottom contact and water ingress in Laskeek Bay, Haida Gwaii, BC. The passengers were transferred to the "MAPLE LEAF" and pumps are keeping up with the ingress of water.