On 3/10/2009 , the vessel RIVTOW 108 (Official Number 348427) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in FRASER RIVER, 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 3/10/2009 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 10th March 2009, the barge 'RIVTOW 108', under tow of Tug 'J.R.W.' touched bottom and grounded near the Queensborough Bridge, Fraser River, BC. The barge is holed and listing, awaiting rising tide to be refloated.