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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/26/2003 .