On 7/21/2002 , the vessel MAERSK GABARUS (Official Number 800556) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in 9.5 NM ENE OF EAST POINT, SABLE ISLAND,.

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

The offshore supply vessel M/V "MAERSK GABARUS" reported that while manoeuvering on safety stand-by, it was in collision with the Venture Offshore Platform. No injuries to crew and minor damage to the main mast reported. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 11.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/22/2002 .