On 4/17/2007 , the vessel SEA STAR (Official Number 136809) was involved in a abandoned in .5 NM NORTH OF CAPE ST. JOHN, 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/9/2007 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 20.00 knots.
On 17 April 2007, the F/V "SEA STAR" reported abandoning vessel after heavy ice rafting threatened to crush the v/l.