On 12/17/2017, the vessel LEDCOR 1401 (Official Number 836100) was involved in a risk of grounding in Helmcken Island, Johnstone Strait, BC., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 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 12/17/2017. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots.

On 17 December 2017, the tug "SKEENA COAST", with 5 people on board and 2 loaded barges "MILBANKE I" and "LEDCOR 1401" in tow, reported its second loaded barge "LEDCOR I" broke free due to parted bridal and drifted in Race Passage, Johnstone Strait, BC. The tug retrieved the free barge with the assistance of a company tug "PACIFIC FURY" and continued its voyage with both loaded barges in tow.