On 3/27/1998 , the vessel KITANO (Official Number 131968) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in 3.5 MILES SOUTH OF SANDHEADS, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 23 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 3/26/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 7.00 knots.

Container ship "Kitano", outbound from Seattle, collided with fishing vessel "Avisa". Fishing vessel sustained considerable structural damage. No damage reported to container ship.