On 8/12/1998 , the vessel AMBAR (Official Number 230090) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in FIRST NARROWS, VANCOUVER HARBOUR, 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/9/1998 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.

B.C. coast pilot o/b m/v AMBAR reported that the charter vessel "V.SUNSET" was reportedly involved in a close quarters situation with bulk carrier. However, the master of the AMBAR does not recall the close qtr situation reported by the pilot.