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. 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 7/27/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Vessel "Prince of Whales" reportedly came into close quarters with "Malaspina Express" while trying to overtake "Malaspina Express".