On 7/15/2000 , the vessel MALASPINA EXPRESS (Official Number 815142) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in TRIAL ISLAND, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel "Prince of Whales" reportedly came into close quarters with "Malaspina Express" while trying to overtake "Malaspina Express". . Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/27/2000 .