On 1/15/2007 , the vessel PACIFIC PARADISE (Official Number 9939) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in PRINCE RUPERT HARBOUR, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 29 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 1/19/2007 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the ESE at 50.00 knots.
On 15 January 2007, the bulk carrier "PACIFIC PARADISE" drifted from its anchorage in strong wind and ran aground in Prince Rupert Harbour, BC. The vessel was towed off the bottom with the assistance of tugs.