Classification
- Incident Type: Capsize girding
- Severity: High
- Region: Canada
Vessel Details
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Vessel Name | Iris G |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
| Flag State | |
| IMO Number | |
| Gross Tonnage | |
| LOA (m) | |
Incident Details
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Date | 2010-01-28 |
| Location | Fraser River, British Columbia |
| Region | Canada |
| Fatalities | |
| Injuries | |
| Missing | |
Key facts
- TSB occurrence M10W0006 records the event on 28 January 2010. [1]
- Iris G was towing a barge downstream in the Fraser River, British Columbia. [1]
- The tug girded and sank during the tow. [1]
Narrative
On 28 January 2010, the tug Iris G was towing a barge downstream in the Fraser River, British Columbia, when it girded and sank. Appendix B of TSB report M18P0230 records the event as occurrence M10W0006. The brief account does not describe the tow arrangement, crew response, casualties or subsequent recovery. [1]
Sequence of events
| Date/time | Event |
|---|
| 2010-01-28 | Iris G girded and sank while towing a barge downstream in the Fraser River. |
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada lists M10W0006 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 Iris G. No incident-specific causal findings are given. [1]
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