On 11/28/2000, the vessel FUNDY VIPER (Official Number 0821348) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in BAY OF FUNDY, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).
The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/12/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the N at 15.00 knots.
Ferry sighted fishing boat at 1,5 Nm 40° to stb on easterly course. Fishing boat turned to the west and ran until dead ahead at .25 Nm, then stopped. Ferry altered course and went around fishing boat. After clearing, the F/V ran back track.