On 11/4/2017 , the vessel OCEAN TRADER (Official Number 189998) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in Delta Port terminal, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 04 November 2017, the barge "OCEAN TRADER", while being towed by the tug "PACIFIC CHIEF", started taking on water from a breach in it's hull near Robert's Bank, BC. The tug's crew beached the barge to prevent it from capsizing and sinking.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/4/2017 .