On 2/5/1999 1, the vessel TYMAC NO. 14 (Official Number 820058) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in ENGLISH BAY, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 4/1/1999 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 21.00 knots.
While 5 POB were disembarking from bulk carrier onto the water taxi, vessel's accommodation ladder collapsed. One person seriously injured when she fell onto the launch then in water. Another person was thrown into the water.