On 6/20/1997 , the vessel SURUGA MARU (Official Number 129844) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in RIDLEY TERMINAL, PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.,.

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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/8/1997 9. Weather at the time was reported as .

While sending out fwd spring lines, seaman aboard bulk carrier "Suruga Maru" was hit my mooring line and thrown overboard. He was recovered and treated at the hospital.