On 4/3/1989 1, the vessel PACIFIC LION (Official Number 809613) was involved in a bottom contact in ENROUTE PRINCE RUPERT HBR, METLAKATLA PASS, BC,.
The vessel, with 5 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/14/1989. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
OPERATOR MISJUDGED THE CHANNEL MARKER AND STRUCK A ROCK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89