On 9/9/2000 1, the vessel FERRISS MARINE DECK BARGE NO.48 (Official Number 1111111) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in RIVER ROUGE, DETROIT, MICHIGAN, U.S.A.,.

The vessel, with 0 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/15/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SSW at 6.00 knots.

On 09 Sept 2000, at 2200, the barge "McASHPHALT 401" pushed by the tug "JOHN SPENCE" struck the moored "FERRISS MARINE DECK BARGE NO.48" while downbd in the Rouge River, Detroit. Both barges were inspected and sustained some damage