On 9/10/1997 , the vessel NAVEGANTE (Official Number 156868) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in LAKE ERIE, APPROX. 1 M. W. OF S.E. SHOAL, ONT.,.
The vessel, with 8 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 9/12/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 6.00 knots.
In daylight and in clear weather, the fishing vessels "NAVEGANTE" and "TERESA MARIA" collided when both were returning to their home port of Wheatley, Ontario. One person suffered a minor injury, both vessels were lightly damaged but there was no pollution.