On 3/15/2003 , the vessel SEASPAN 553 (Official Number 820069) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in FRASER RIVER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/20/2003 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 16.00 knots.
On 15 March, 2003, the Tug "SEASPAN CHAMPION" reported that while towing the chip barges "SEASPAN 470" and "SEASPAN 553" the Container V/L "MAERSK AUCKLAND" struck the barge "SEASPAN 553", Fraser River, B.C.