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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

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