On 1/31/2000 , the vessel MELFI AMERICA (Official Number 2253) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in HALIFAX HARBOUR, N.S., NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 14 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

Vessel broke moorings at pier 9. Wind gusting 40+ knots. Vessel dropped anchor. Engine started and ship secured at pier 9. Vessel or vessel's stern line may have contacted a supply vessel tied up astern when moorings broke.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 47.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/7/2000 3.