On 10/4/1997 , the vessel NORTHERN CONSTRUCTOR (Official Number 812695) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in GRENVILLE CHANNEL, B.C.,.

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 pollution.

Aluminium crew boat struck object and damaged shaft. Vessel under tow to Hartley Bay by an RCMP boat.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/11/1997.