On 10/30/1998, the vessel HARKEN NO. 5 (Official Number 348899) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in PARSONS CHANNEL, FRASER RIVER, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

The barge known as "Barnston Island No. 3", towed alongside by tug "CENTURION VI", collided with tug "HARKEN NO. 5". Minimal damage to barge's ramp and considerable damage to "HARKEN 5". The tug/barge used as a ferry between Barston I. & Surrey, B.C. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/6/1998 .