On 1/11/1994 , the vessel QUEEN OF TSAWWASSEN (Official Number 312277) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in 5 NM SW OF THE TSAWWASSEN FERRY TERMINAL, B.C.,.
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/28/1994 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots.
FERRY REPORTS CLOSE QUARTERS SITUATION CAUSED BY TUG "PETRO CHIEF" Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-94