On 1/9/1979 1, the vessel HOPEDALE (Official Number 311861) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in NEWFOUNDLAND-MARYSTOWN HARBOUR,.
The vessel, with 26 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/4/1979 1. Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots.
FLOOD TIDE SET VL DOWN ON MARINE PACKER CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1