On 4/1/2011 1, the vessel SMIT NORMAN (Official Number 395742) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in KITIMAT HARBOUR, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 unknown pollution.

On 1 April 2011 the tug "SMIT NORMAN" was assisting the tanker "MERCINI LADY" into the Methanex dock at Kitimat BC. The tug ran over and broke the anchor cable to the outer red can buoy. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/4/2011 1.