On 8/2/2003 1, the vessel AKADEMIK LAZAREV (Official Number 851438) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in LONG POND, NEWFOUNDLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

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.

Ferry made contact with docked research vessel when docking. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/6/2003 7.