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. 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 3/27/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

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.