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. 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 6/7/2005 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

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.