On 11/2/1989 , the vessel GULF RIVAL (Official Number 329503) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in .5 NM ESE OF BURNABY SHOAL, VANCOUVER HBR, BC,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

'SEASPAN RIVAL' RUN DOWN BY HER TOWED BARGE 'SEASPAN 930'. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/5/1990 .