On 1/31/1997 , the vessel WESTERN (Official Number 6556) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in PORT DE QUEBEC, QUE.,.

The vessel, with 29 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

During a docking manoeuvre under the conduct of a pilot and assisted by two tugs, the main engine failed to start and the bulbous bow of the vessel struck the dock causing ingress of water in the fore peak. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 4.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/4/1997 8.