On 9/25/1997 , the vessel HUNTER (Official Number 812837) was involved in a not involved in 1/4 MILE NW OF ROUND ISLAND, STUART CHANNEL,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 loaded log barge while under tow struck a log, took on water and listed. Barge beached on Round Island and pumps used to keep up with water inflow. Tug with barge under tow proceeded to Duke Pt. Deepsea Dock for repairs.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

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