On 12/7/1985 , the vessel RIVTOW CAPT. BOB (Official Number 801519) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in MCBRIDE BAY, HECATE CHNL, ESPERANZA INLET,B.C.,.

The vessel, with 9 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

EXCESSIVE SURGE FM TOWING WINCH CAUSED STRIKING BG RIVTOW HERCULES Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/21/1986 .