On 8/16/2012 , the vessel UCHUCK III (Official Number 179475) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in GOLD RIVER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 5 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 9/14/2012 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

On 16 August 2012, while near McCurdy Creek, Gold River, B.C., the coastal freighter "UCHUCK III" reported a gillnet fishing vessel cut across its bow and nearly collided.