On 8/14/1995 , the vessel SEASPAN 195 (Official Number 344689) was involved in a capsizes in PLUMPER SOUND, B.C.,.

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 minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/14/1995 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots.

At 0410 on 14 August 1995, the barge "SEASPAN 195", attended by the tug "JACQUES CARTIER", capsized while loading gypsum rock alongside the self-unloader "ATLANTIC SUPERIOR". The barge was in the final stages of trimming when it suddenly heeled over to starboard and discharged all of its deck cargo. As the barge rolled, the port side of the cargo box hooked onto the port side of the main deck of the "ATLANTIC SUPERIOR".

The tug/barge mate, who was on the deck of the "ATLANTIC SUPERIOR" when the barge capsized, had both legs trapped and sustained multiple fractures.

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