On 7/13/1997 , the vessel W. JACKMAN (Official Number 817948) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in BURIN INLET, NFLD,.
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 9/11/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots.
Vessel made lateral contact with buoy PB4 during night navigation of Burin channel. No damage to vessel or navaid.