On 12/11/1996, the vessel EMPIRE 61 (Official Number 810148) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in BEALE COVE,TEXADA ISLAND,BC,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Crewman's leg crushed between tug and barge. Evacuated to hospital by SAR helicopter.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/19/1996.