On 4/21/2000 , the vessel OPUS - 318761 (Official Number 318761) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in IONA JETTY, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 9 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 4/27/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 10.00 knots.

Deep sea vessel "Saga Spray" reportedly had to take evasive action to avoid close quarters situation with sailing vessel "Opus".