On 2/22/1996 , the vessel FRASER YARDER (Official Number 322084) was involved in a not involved in OFF POINT COWAN, BOWEN ISLAND, 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 none pollution.

Barge "FRPD CO 14" began taking on water and sinking while under tow. Attempts to beach the vessel were not successful and the barge was let go and sunk one cable offshore.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/23/1996 .