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Butler (2007)

On 27 July 2007, the tug Butler was towing logs near the Queensborough rail bridge in the north arm of the Fraser River, British Columbia. The tug girded and capsized during the tow. Appendix B of TSB report M18P0230 records the event as occurrence M07W0104, without describing the tow arrangement, rescue response or human consequences. [1]

Classification

  • Incident Type: Capsize girding
  • Severity:
  • Region: Canada

Vessel Details

FieldValue
Vessel NameButler
Vessel TypeTug
Flag State
IMO Number
Gross Tonnage
LOA (m)

Incident Details

FieldValue
Date2007-07-27
LocationNear Queensborough Railway Bridge, North Arm Fraser River, British Columbia
RegionCanada
Fatalities
Injuries
Missing

Key facts

  • TSB occurrence M07W0104 records the event on 27 July 2007. [1]
  • Butler was towing logs near the Queensborough rail bridge in the north arm of the Fraser River. [1]
  • The tug girded and capsized during the tow. [1]

Narrative

On 27 July 2007, the tug Butler was towing logs near the Queensborough rail bridge in the north arm of the Fraser River, British Columbia. The tug girded and capsized during the tow. Appendix B of TSB report M18P0230 records the event as occurrence M07W0104, without describing the tow arrangement, rescue response or human consequences. [1]

Sequence of events

Date/timeEvent
2007-07-27Butler girded and capsized while towing logs near the Queensborough rail bridge.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada lists M07W0104 in Appendix B of Marine Transportation Safety Investigation Report M18P0230, concerning the later George H. Ledcor casualty. This entry is a historical occurrence summary, rather than a standalone investigation report for Butler. No incident-specific causal findings are given. [1]

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