On 6/3/2003 1, the vessel FEDERAL VENTURE (Official Number 0787) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 84 NM E OF HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 26 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The M/V "FEDERAL VENTURE" reported that a crew member suffered severe chemical burns to his eyes, face and hands. Victim was medivaced by DND SAR helicopter and transported to hospital for treatment... Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/30/2003 .