On 4/8/2009 1, the vessel NIKI T. (Official Number 2908) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in PORT ALFRED, QC, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 22 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 4/14/2009 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 08 April 2009, the bulk carrier "NIKI T." struck a gantry crane ashore while berthing at Duncan berth #1, Ville de La Baie, Quebec, causing no damage to the ship but minor damages to the crane.