On 7/21/2000 , the vessel CHARLES H. CATES V (Official Number 391885) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in VANCOUVER HARBOUR, BC, 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 8/2/2000 8. Weather at the time was reported as .

Tug "CATES 5" inbound to Vancouver Harbour towing heavily laden tanker barge, reported a F/V stopping directly in front of tug to attend crab pots. Tug had to take evasive action to avoid F/V.