On 9/8/1998 1, the vessel WESWARD VENTURE (Official Number 813964) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in 36MI S. OF PORT BICKERTON, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 0 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 9/9/1998 9. Weather at the time was reported as .

The F/V WESWARD VENTURE reported being struck by a vessel with a red hull and presumed it to be the M/V NAVIOS PIONEER which was in the area at the time. Crew of the NAVIOS PIONEER was changed before being contacted and denied such an occurrence.