On 4/4/1999 1, the vessel COASTAL VENTURE (Official Number 971086) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in CAPE LAZO, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 6 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 4/19/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 20.00 knots.
Passenger ferry reported risk of collision with container vessel in clear weather conditions shortly after departing berth. Vessels passed at about 2 cables distance. Ferry altered to stbd and did a 360° turn.