On 1/7/1998 1, the vessel TYEE SUPPLIER (Official Number 816792) was involved in a risk of sinking in 1/4 MILE OFF WORLCOMBE ISLAND, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 1 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 1/15/1998 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Landing barge, experienced difficulty in clearing shipped water on deck after being caught in the wake of a passing vessel. Vessel beached.