On 3/10/2001 , the vessel V.T. NO. 30 (Official Number 192856) was involved in a sank - flooding in ALERT BAY GOVERNMENT DOCK, BC, 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 10/10/2001. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Barge "V.T. No. 30" sank with crane on deck. Crane slipped off and vertical on the bottom. Barge taken in tow to be secured to another dock for more pumping and repairs.