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. 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 8/6/2003 7. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots.
Ferry made contact with docked research vessel when docking.