On 7/9/1997 1, the vessel WILLOW - 394001 (Official Number 394001) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in POINT GREY BELL BUOY, ENGLISH BAY, B.C.,.

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 none pollution.

While approaching Point Grey Bell Buoy, sailing vessel "Willow" encountered close quarters situation with tug "Seaspan Protector".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/13/1997 .