On 1/11/1999 , the vessel SEASPAN 498 (Official Number 809691) was involved in a not involved in STEVESTON BEND, FRASER RIVER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/13/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Dredge struck by one of two, loaded wood chip barges being towed outbound by tug. Damaged barge with a hole in starboard forward corner was towed into Seaspan Vancouver for repairs. Dredge was holed above water line, berthed under own power.