A container barge caught fire while being towed by the 34 meter long tug Gulf Titan near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Two tugs were dispatched and were able to douse the fire. Twelve containers on board the barge were damaged. No reports of injuries. The Gulf Titan and barge were able continue on its voyage to Alaska.
The 56 meter long, 93 dwt oil recovery vessel Burrard Clean No. 9 went aground near the mouth of the Fraser River near Steveston, British Columbia. The Burrard Clean No. 9 struck an uncharted sandbar when it changed course to avoid collision with a ferry. No reports of injuires. The oil recovery vessel was able to refloat itself a short time later. No damage and no pollution was released. Reports state the Burrard Clean No. 9 safely proceeded to Vancouver.
Burrard Clean No. 9
The 278 meter long, 68263 dwt container ship Hanjin Geneva went aground at Port Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. The container ship was forced to alter its course to avoid a collision with a fishing vessel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Hanjin Geneva was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded to its berth in port where it will be inspected for damage.
