On 11/20/2018, the vessel ATLANTIC BEAR (Official Number 833235) was involved in a not involved in Irving Shipyard Pier 6, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

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 20 November 2018, the semi-submersible barge "BOABARGE 37", with 10 people on board, struck a dolphin platform and punctured a salt water ballast tank. The barge was being towed by two tugs, "ATLANTIC FIR" and "ATLANTIC BEAR", as it does not have its own means of propulsion. There were no injuries, nor any release of pollutants.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/20/2018.