On 2/18/1999 , the vessel DAVID FOSS (Official Number 624422) was involved in a bottom contact in SABINE CHANNEL, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

While overtaking another vessel, tug DAVID FOSS,with one barge in tow, went too close to shore, struck bottom and damaged her cooling system. Tug slowed rapidly and as a result, barge FOSS 252 over-rode the tug causing some minor damage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/26/1999 .