On 7/21/2000 , the vessel PACIFIC SWIFT (Official Number 805289) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 7 MILES SE OF COMOX BAR, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 9 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 8/14/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
16 year old student on sail-training vessel reportedly slipped while decending a companionway and broke right ankle. Transported by CCG Rescue Unit 61 to Comox and hospitalized.