On 12/31/1978, the vessel STAR ATHENIAN (Official Number 6664) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in CANADA-EAST COAST SAINT JOHN NB HARBOUR,.

The vessel, with 29 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/15/1979 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the N at 1.00 knots.

DOCKING DEAD SHIP AIDED BY 4 TUGS-VESSEL STRUCK VESSEL AHEAD. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1