On 9/20/2004 , the vessel G.N. GIBSON (Official Number 189978) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in VICTORIA, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 20 September 2004, the tug "PERSUADER" was towing the spud barge "G.N. GIBSON", when the spud struck the Johnston Street Bridge, in Victoria, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/22/2004 .