On 12/21/1996, the vessel PELAGICS 1 (Official Number 811453) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF DUNDAS ISLAND, HUDSON BAY PASSAGE, BC,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The unmanned skiff "MUTT", under tow, grounded in Hudson Bay Passage after the tow line broke. Subsequent attempts to salvage the vessel resulted in the salvors being stranded on the vessel and the vessel eventually sustaining bottom damage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/27/1997 .