On 4/26/1996 , the vessel MAGDELAN SEA (Official Number 720801) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in HALIFAX HARBOUR, NS.,.

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 4/26/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 6.00 knots.

At 1001 on 26 April 1996, the "MAGDELAN SEA", inbound in Halifax Harbour under the conduct of a pilot, was approaching the normal route followed by the Halifax/Dartmouth ferries. At approximately 1003, the ferry "WOODSIDE I" departed the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal, bound for Halifax. The "WOODSIDE I" crossed ahead of the "MAGDELAN SEA" at about 1006, with approximately 93 metres between the vessels. The pilot of the "MAGDELAN SEA" considered that a dangerous situation had been created by the "WOODSIDE I"