On 10/16/2001, the vessel OCEAN EXPLORER (Official Number 806962) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in MOUAT BAY, TEXADA ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 pollution.

On 16 October, 2001, the Tug "NORTH ARM CHAMPION" and the F/V "OCEAN EXPLORER" reported a close quarters situation near Mouat Bay, Texada Island, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 30.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/17/2001.