On 8/15/1999 , the vessel HIGHLANDER SEA (Official Number 820666) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in APPROACHES TO HALIFAX, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 15 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 10/6/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

Highlander Sea departed Sambro Passage and reportedly crossed the inbound lane "C" approx 1Nm ahead of bulk carrier in dense fog. After detection and notification by VTS Halifax the sail training vsl had to take evasive action to avoid collision