On 6/20/2008 , the vessel STAR OSAKANA (Official Number 390288) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in KITIMAT, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 22 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/20/2008 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the S at 6.00 knots.

On 20 June 2008, while the "STAR OSAKANA" was being berthed at the Eurocan Dock, Kitimat, B.C., three of the docks pilings suffered damage.