On 4/3/1998 1, the vessel A.P.A.-S4 (Official Number 252109) was involved in a not involved in ENTRANCE ISLAND, GEORGIA STRAIT, B.C.,.

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 pollution.

Tug while towing barge became engulfed in fire. Tug subsequently burnt to water line and sank. Barge apparently not damaged and towed to Nanaimo. Fire origin unknown.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

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 4/29/1998 .