On 3/19/2001 , the vessel VINLAND (Official Number 0820794) was involved in a cargo shift/cargo loss - cargo lost overboard in ANCHORAGE BB - PLACENTIA BAY, NF, 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 minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2001. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 10.00 knots.

While laying at anchor in Placentia Bay testing crude-oil cargo pumps, the M.T. "VINLAND" observed a sheen in the water around the stern of the vessel. Steps were taken to contain the pollutant.