On 9/27/1996 , the vessel CHARLES H. CATES I (Official Number 807889) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in VANCOUVER HARBOUR, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/24/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Freighter was struck by an assisting tug that experienced steering failure and veered into the freighter side.