On 8/2/2005 1, the vessel ESTERO (Official Number 312989) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in SHELL POINT, MAYNE PASSAGE, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 3 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 8/30/2005 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 5.00 knots.

On 2 August 2005, the passenger vessel "ESTERO" experienced a close quarter crossing situation with overtaking passenger vessel "COAST EXPLORER" in Mayne Passage, B.C.