On 8/5/2003 1, the vessel THE CAT (Official Number 8000463) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in YARMOUTH HARBOUR, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 27 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Ferry came in close quarters situation with another vessel detected by radar only. Identity of other vessel is unknown.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the S at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/13/2003.