On 1/4/2008 1, the vessel SEASPAN 480 (Official Number 345649) was involved in a not involved in NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/10/2008 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 15.00 knots.
On 04 January 2008, the barge "SEASPAN 432" struck the rail bridge protection pier in Newminster, B.C., while being towed by the tug "SEASPAN TEMPEST". There was minimal timber damage to the protection pier.