BC tugboat crew rescued from water after collision with another tug

 

(NANAIMO, British Columbia) — Two tugboats collided near Vancouver Island on Tuesday, and one of the vessels sank, CBC reported. The larger of the two tugs was C.T. Titan, and a smaller boat called Albern was the one that sank. The smaller vessel's two-person crew was thrown into the waters near Gabriola Island but they were rescued safely.

 

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By Professional Mariner Staff