On 4/26/2000 , the vessel WASHINGTON RAINBOW II (Official Number 709903) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in POINTE A MICHEL, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 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 5/11/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as .

A close quarters situation developed between a fishing vessel with outlying gear and a bulk carrier proceeding up river.