On 10/12/2005, the vessel SVITZER BEDFORD (Official Number 0827735) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in ECTUG WHARF, HALIFAX HARBOUR, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).
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 10/26/2005. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 18.00 knots.
On 12 October 2005, at 01:20 UTC., while getting underway from thier wharf, a crewman fell off the wharf, striking his head on a floating fender. Crewman was recovered and transported to hospital.