On 10/23/1987, the vessel HALIFAX III (Official Number 372301) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in HALIFAX HARBOUR, N.S.,.

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.

HFX FERRY PUT ENG.ASTERN WHEN SAIL BOAT CAME TO CLOSE RANGE HFX HBR. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/3/1988 1.