On 2/24/2009 , the vessel ACADIAN (Official Number 827578) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT, NS,.

The vessel, with 23 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 24 February 2009 at 0746, the CCGS "SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER" reported that contact was made with the M/T "ACADIAN" while they were escorting them through ice.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NW at 37.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/25/2009 .