On 3/15/2003 , the vessel MAERSK AUCKLAND (Official Number 9236236) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in FRASER RIVER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 22 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 3/20/2003 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 16.00 knots.

On 15 March, 2003, the Tug "SEASPAN CHAMPION" reported that while towing the chip barges "SEASPAN 470" and "SEASPAN 553" the Container V/L "MAERSK AUCKLAND" struck the barge "SEASPAN 553", Fraser River, B.C.