On 12/16/2009, the vessel RIGEL (Official Number 991836) was involved in a risk of sinking in BLACKFISH SOUND, BC, 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 16 December 2009, tank barge "RIGEL" was found holed and taking on water while under tow by tug "NAKOA" in Blackfish Sound, BC. The barge was towed to Port Hardy, BC for inspection and repairs. No pollution was reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 18.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/17/2009.