On 1/20/2001 , the vessel RIVTOW 9151 (Official Number 319343) was involved in a risk of sinking in MALASPINA POINT, NORTHUMBERLAND CHANNEL, BC, 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.

Barge "RIVTOW 9151" being towed by tug "HECATE STRAITS" was reported taking on water and in developed a list. Tug and Barge towed to harmac to investigate.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the E at 17.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/23/2001 .