On 12/29/2003, the vessel PATTAYA (Official Number 809674) was involved in a risk of sinking in STAPLES ISLAND, QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

The bowpicker F/V "PATTAYA" used to harvest Sea Urchins took on water forward through an unplugged scupper which was below the water line when loaded. Some product was unloaded onto another vessel and the "PATTAYA" escorted into Port Hardy, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/3/2004 8.