On 3/14/1997 , the vessel GRAND MANAN V (Official Number 396006) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in BLACKS HARBOUR, NEW BRUNSWICK,.

The vessel, with 18 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

When approaching the wharf, a f/v was seen to be alongside and loading. Whistle was sounded early to give the f/v time to move off. Wind was setting ferry towards wharf and ledge. Danger signal sounded but f/v remained. Ferry manoeuvred back to sea.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 16.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/27/1997 .