On 2/18/2005 , the vessel TONGASS PROVIDER (Official Number 1020768) was involved in a risk of collision (near collision) - with another vessel or other floating object in TOLMIE CHANNEL, SPLIT HEAD, B.C., 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 2/22/2005 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 10.00 knots.

On 18 February 2005, the U.S.tug 'WESTERN NAVIGATOR" while towing the U.S. barge "TONGASS PROVIDER", reported a near collision with the U.S. F/V "VALOROUS", at the south end of Tolmie Channel, off Split Head, B.C.