On 9/9/1989 1, the vessel DEFENDER (Official Number 576314) was involved in a not involved in 3.5 NM SE OF TEXADA IS, STRAIT OF GEORGIA, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/29/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
COLLIDED WITH THE BARGE ATKA, UNDER TOW BY THE AMERICAN TUG DEFENDER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89