On 4/9/2002 1, the vessel ROYAL BOUNTY (Official Number 814102) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in CHANCELLOR CHANNEL, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/14/2002 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

On 09 April, 2002, while working on a crab survey close to shore in Chancellor Channel, B.C., the research vessel "ROYAL BOUNTY" struck her bow. There was minimal damage.