On 4/8/2009 1, the vessel VELERO IV (Official Number 255750) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in Numas Island, QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 4 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/23/2009 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 15.00 knots.

At approximately 0111 on 08 April 2009, the fishing research vessel Velero IV and the fishing vessel Silver Challenger II collided east of the Numas Islands in Queen Charlotte Strait. Both vessels sustained substantial damage but were able to return to Port Hardy, British Columbia. One person received major injuries and was taken to hospital..