On 2/5/1999 1, the vessel SEASPAN METEOR (Official Number 319446) was involved in a not involved in STEVESTON JETTY, B.C., 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/12/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 40.00 knots.

"SEASPAN METEOR" was towing 2 barges in tandem. The second, "SEASPAN 450" sheared to starboard in the vicinity of Steveston Jetty and went aground. Her load of wood chips was partially removed, she floated free and was towed to Van. Shipyards.