Tug, barge carrying tanker truck run aground in BC channel (PHOTO)

(SQUAMISH, British Columbia) — A tugboat and barge ran aground in Mamquam Blind Channel, the newspaper The Chief reported. The Mercury Launch & Tug Ltd. vessels were transporting a fuel tanker truck and excavator, which remained upright. Squamish harbor officials say the grounding is further proof that the channel is in dire need of dredging.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff