On 1/31/2000 , the vessel SEASPAN 175 (Official Number 346711) was involved in a capsizes in STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA, 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/2000 9. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 27.00 knots.
Barge SEASPAN #175 with load of scrap metal, under tow of tug SEASPAN VICTOR capsized in heavy weather. Towed inverted to shipyard.