SCAT Summary Report

INCIDENT NAME: George H Ledcor Capsizing – North Arm Fraser River OBJECTIVE: Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT) is a method for surveying affected shoreline after a spill. Following the capsizing of the George H Ledcor Tug, two teams with representation from the Musqueam First Nation, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the [...]

August 25th, 2018|Categories: Latest Updates|

Situation Report: August 17, 2018 14:30 PDT

SITUATION OVERVIEW: Tug Westview Chinook was assisting the 63' George H Ledcor tug and its loaded gravel barge in the North Arm of the Fraser River. The barge Girded the Ledcor tug putting 4 crew in the water. The Westview Chinook recovered all 4 crew and secured the tug alongside at the Sea Island Barge [...]

August 17th, 2018|Categories: Situation Reports|

Situation Report: August 17, 2018 10:00 PDT

SITUATION OVERVIEW: Tug Westview Chinook was assisting the 63’ George H Ledcor tug and its loaded gravel barge in the North Arm of the Fraser River. The barge Girded the Ledcor tug putting 4 crew in the water. The Westview Chinook recovered all 4 crew and secured the tug alongside at the Sea Island Barge [...]

August 17th, 2018|Categories: Situation Reports|

Situation Report: August 16, 2018 10:00 PDT

CURRENT SITUATION: Tug Westview Chinook was assisting the 63' George H Ledcor tug and its loaded gravel barge in the North Arm of the Fraser River. The barge Girded the Ledcor tug putting 4 crew in the water. The Westview Chinook recovered all 4 crew and secured the tug alongside at the Sea Island Barge [...]

August 16th, 2018|Categories: Situation Reports|

Situation Report: August 15, 2018 18:00 PDT

CURRENT SITUATION: Tug Westview Chinook was assisting the 63' George H Ledcor tug and its loaded gravel barge in the North Arm of the Fraser River. The barge Girded the Ledcor tug putting 4 crew in the water. The Westview Chinook recovered all 4 crew and secured the tug alongside at the Sea Island Barge [...]

August 15th, 2018|Categories: Situation Reports|

Situation Report: August 15, 2018 13:00 PDT

SITUATION: Tug Westview Chinook was assisting the 63' George H Ledcor tug and its loaded gravel barge in the North Arm of the Fraser River. The barge Girded the Ledcor tug putting 4 crew in the water. The Westview Chinook recovered all 4 crew and secured the tug alongside at the Sea Island Barge tie-up. [...]

August 15th, 2018|Categories: Situation Reports|

Situation Report: August 15, 2018 09:00 PDT

ACTIONS TAKEN: Protection boom was deployed Musqueam Slough.Protection boom was deployed Musqueam Slough. Fraser River Park, McDonald Beach dog park and boat launch remains closed until further notice. Overflights were conducted by CCG, Musqueam, provincial and federal personnel. Divers completed salvage assessment and plugged the vents which significantly reduced the visible sheen. The Rigging and Salvage [...]

August 15th, 2018|Categories: Situation Reports|

Situation Report: August 14, 2018 15:30 PDT

ACTIONS TAKEN: Protection boom was deployed Musqueam Slough. McDonald Beach dog part and boat launch is closed at this time. Vents have been plugged and divers are continuing to assess salvage options and rigging. CURRENT ACTIONS: FRPD on scene with a barge/crane to assist rigging. Heavy lift crane is underway and is expected to arrive [...]

August 14th, 2018|Categories: Situation Reports|