On 6/5/2005 1, the vessel EMPIRE XX (Official Number 368714) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in NEW WESTMINISTER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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

On 5 June 2005, the 2 barges "EMPIRE XX" and "FRPD 5", towed by the tug "SEA IMP XII", struck the Protection Pier of New Westminster Railway Brdige in New Westminster, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/7/2005 1.