On 4/30/2000 , the vessel CYGNUS (Official Number 800742) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in BEDFORD BASIN, NS., NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/29/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSE at 6.00 knots.

While coming alongside BIO wharf, CCGS CYGNUS touched the wharf on the port after quarter.