On 6/25/2003 , the vessel MIKE O'LEARY (Official Number 566082) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in FRASER RIVER, NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 5 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 6/26/2003 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 25 June, 2003, the U.S. Reg. Tug "MIKE OLEARY" downbound Fraser River towing loaded Chip Barge "ZB250" struck New Westminster Rail Bridge when towline from assist Tug "WESTMINSTER HUNTER" parted. No pollution and minor damage to bridge and tug.