On 10/23/2000, the vessel RIVTOW 105 (Official Number 330371) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in BARNSTON ISLAND, FRASER RIVER, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 pollution.

Skipper of Tug "WESTMINSTERr HYACK" lost control of his tow when coupling up a second barge "R.T.105", allowing it to come in contact with dolphins & pilings just upstream of Barnston Ferry Dock. Considerable damage reported to pilings.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/30/2000.