On 12/21/2002, the vessel WESTERN CARRIER (Official Number 319372) was involved in a cargo shift/cargo loss - cargo shifted in BEDWELL SOUND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 unknown pollution.

Barge "WESTERN CARRIER" suffered shifting of mobile deck crane and cargo, while discharging cargo in Bedwell Sound, BC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/20/2003 .