On 10/14/2012, the vessel ATLANTIC BEAVER (Official Number 832559) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in SAINT JOHN RIVER, NB, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).
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 10/18/2012. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the S at 20.00 knots.
On 14 October 2012, the tug "ATLANTIC ELM" opened a six inch hole in its hull when its tow wire fouled a padeye while towing the tug "ATLANTIC BEAVER" downbound through the reversing falls on the Saint John River, N.B. No pollution reported.