On 4/1/1998 1, the vessel HARKEN NO.8 (Official Number 310300) was involved in a sank - flooding in WEST OF PORTMANN BRIDGE, FRASER RIVER, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

While the tug was repositioning anchors for the derrick platform "Mackenzie", the anchor slipped in a deeper spot in the river bed tightening the towline of the tug and pulling it under water stern first. No injuries.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/3/1998 7.