On 6/21/1995 , the vessel HOEGH MERIT (Official Number 716006) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in ENGLISH BAY, VANCOUVER HARBOUR, B.C.,.

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 8/16/1995 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

"LADY J" while altering course to avoid debris in the water did not realise it had moved into the path of the oncoming freighter.