On 8/3/2008 1, the vessel TSIMSHIAN STORM (Official Number 825544) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in MARRICK ISLAND, 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 8/13/2008 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On August 3 2008, the small passanger ferry "TSIMSHIAN STORM" ran aground near Merrick Island at the North end of Granville Channel B.C. The "TSIMSHIAN STORM" backed off the sandbar and continued on its voyage.