On 11/27/2004, the vessel BARGE 216 (Official Number 820969) was involved in a not involved in GEORGIA STRAIT, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/30/2004. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NW at 28.00 knots.
On November 27 2004, the tug "VIKING MONARCH" reported breaking of the tow line with the barge"BARGE 216", near Entrance Island, Georgia Strait, B.C.