On 12/9/2016 , the vessel PACIFIC CHINOOK (Official Number 838555) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Port Hardy Harbour, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 09 December 2016, the pilot boat "PACIFIC CHINOOK", with 4 people on board, reported failure of its port propulsion jet and struck a moored floatplane while docking at Port Hardy, BC. The floatplane sustained minor damage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 30.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/18/2016.