On 5/29/1996 , the vessel DIGBY CHALLENGER (Official Number 104257) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in 144 MILES SOUTH-EAST OF CAPE RACE,NEWFOUNDLAND,.

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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/29/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Man overboard but retrieved after five minutes in the water. He appeared cold and in shock. Medevaced to St.John's, Newfoundland.