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. 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 2/26/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at 10.00 knots.

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.