On 12/5/1989 , the vessel KING EDWARD (Official Number 320305) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in BARNSTON ISLAND AREA, FRASER RIVER, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 9/24/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as fog.
DREDGE "KING EDWARD" WAS STRUCK BY A RAFT OF LOGS CUT LOOSE BY SHORE PERSONNEL FROM TUG "DOROTHY MACKENZIE". Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90