On 4/12/1996 , the vessel SEASPAN 444 (Official Number 328290) was involved in a capsizes in OFF MACE POINT, SAVARY ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Loaded chip barge developed starboard list and capsized while under tow. Towed to Vancouver and righted. Hole under guard rail allowed water to enter No. 2 tank.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at 11.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/16/1996 .