On 12/31/2016, the vessel KITKATLA SPIRIT (Official Number 834027) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in Georgie Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 12/31/2016. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the WNW at 30.00 knots.
On 31 December 2016, the passenger vessel "KITKATLA SPIRIT", with 9 people on board, ran aground at the mouth of the Skeena River, BC. The vessel refloated with the tide and continued its voyage to Kitkatla, BC.