On 2/12/2020 , the vessel SEASPAN 553 (Official Number 827728) was involved in a risk of sinking in Turn Point, 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 2/12/2020 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NW at 12.00 knots.
On 12 February 2020, the chip barge "SEASPAN 553", while undertow by tug "SEASPAN COMMANDER" began taking on water and listing in Boundary Passage, BC. The crew added ballast to level the barge. The barge was towed to Crofton for further inspection.