On 6/20/2005 , the vessel SEASPAN 402 (Official Number 326481) was involved in a not involved in GABRIOLA BLUFF, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/8/2005 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 20.00 knots.
On 20 June 2005, off Gabriola Bluff in the Northumberland Channel, B.C., a deckhand aboard the tug "SEASPAN VALIANT" was struck in the head by the tow wire, while securing barge "SEASPAN 402" astern.