On 6/16/2008 , the vessel RIVTOW 1206 (Official Number 820086) was involved in a not involved in CROFTON, BC, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/17/2008 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 16 June 2008, the tug "RIVTOW PRINCESS" was doubling-up the loaded wood chip barges "RT-106" and "RT-1206" at the Crofton Pulp Mill, B.C. A seaman was pinned between the two barges resulting in a fatality.