On 6/17/2012 , the vessel ROBERT J. IRWIN (Official Number 310828) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in SAINT JOHN RIVER, NB,.
The vessel, with 2 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 1/4/2013 7. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 0.00 knots.
On 17 June 2012, the cable ferry "ROBERT J. IRWIN" struck Kars landing on the Saint John River , N.B., when the operator did not slow the ferry in time.