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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/26/1999 .