On 11/21/1989, the vessel SHOEI MARU NO.1 (Official Number 128188) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 30 NM SOUTH OF SABLE ISLAND, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 20 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 12/8/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WNW at 21.00 knots.
CREWMAN WAS CAUGHT BY A WAVE AND THROWN TO THE DECK, BREAKING A LEG Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89