On 2/23/1998 , the vessel RICHFIELD (Official Number 720763) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in BLAND ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 25 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

The vessel struck a rock sustaining damage to her shell plating and puncturing two tanks. Vessel anchored then returned to P.Alice, to repair damage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/24/1998 .