On 6/25/1997 , the vessel ZIM JAMAICA (Official Number 720714) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in HALIFAX HARBOUR, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 21 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/26/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Pilot aboard "Zim Jamaica" reports that s/v "Snagglepuss" ran into the starboard side of the deep-sea vessel, turned about and headed west. Earlier general call to all sailing vessels in that area went unheeded.