On 12/17/1997, the vessel SPINDRIFT (Official Number 815532) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SYDNEY HARBOUR NS,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel reported grounding/striking a sand bar at North Sydney in Cape Breton.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/12/1997.