On 12/11/1988, the vessel HUGHES 200 (Official Number 279889) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in BUOY D72, AMHERSTBURG CHANNEL, DETROIT R, ONT,.
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 1/4/1990 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 6.00 knots.
GROUNDED IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID COLLISION WITH TUG AND BARGE