On 2/19/2019 , the vessel CONUMA RIVER (Official Number 327950) was involved in a risk of sinking in Berry Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 19 February 2019, the chemical barge "CONUMA RIVER", began taking on water in Vancouver Harbour, BC. Crews from the tugs "CATES VIII" and "CATES V" set up 4 portable pumps which were able to keep up with the ingress of water.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the E at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/19/2019 .