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

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 16.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/20/2003 .