On 3/4/1997 1, the vessel ST JOHN II (Official Number 245779) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in HELEN POINT, ACTIVE PASS, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 0 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 4/4/1997 7. Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Rail car ferry "SEASPAN GREG", enroute from Fraser River to Swartz Bay, involved in a near collision with northbound US fishing vessel "ST. JOHN'S 2" in vicinity of Helen Point.