On 2/21/2009 , the vessel BAD NEWS (Official Number 815336) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in WESTMINSTER POINT, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 2/23/2009 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 21 February 2009, the landing craft "BAD NEWS" ran aground at Westminster Point, B.C. and began taking on water. CCGC "CAPE FAREWELL" supplied pumps and escorted the vessel to Shearwater, B.C.