On 9/24/2008 , the vessel ITB 38 (Official Number 802744) was involved in a bottom contact in SERPENT POINT, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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

On 24 September 2008, the tug "ISLAND TUGGER", while towing Barge 'ITB 38', inadvertantly touched bottom in the vicinity of the north shore of Lama Passage. The vessel was assisted into Bella Bella for assessment of damages.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/24/2008 .