On 11/15/2005, the vessel ARCTIC OCEAN (Official Number 810485) was involved in a bottom contact in INNER PORT HARDY BAY, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (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 11/16/2005. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

On 15 November 2005, the f/v "ARCTIC OCEAN" reported on a reef just off the Inner Port Hardy Bay, BC. The f/v was towed off at high tide.