On 3/18/2015 , the vessel MATCON 1 (Official Number 823135) was involved in a not involved in Sechelt, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 18 March 2015, the tug "SYRINGA", with 2 people on board and a loaded barge in tow, sank near Merry Island, 6 nautical miles west of Sechelt, BC. The 2 crew members were rescued by the Merry Island lighthouse keeper. The adrift barge was recovered by the tug "HELEN J.". Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/18/2015 .