On 1/28/2010 , the vessel IRIS G. (Official Number 188220) was involved in a capsizes in FRASER RIVER, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/2010 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 5.00 knots.
On 28 January 2010, the tug "IRIS G" was towing the barge "BARANOR TRADER" downstream in the Fraser River when it girded and sank. The two POB's were rescued and the tug salvaged.