On 8/12/1996 , the vessel LUC 1 (Official Number 155396) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in 7.9 MILES NORTH-EAST OF RICHIBUCTO, NB.,.
The vessel, with 2 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 11/24/1997. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots.
On 12 August 1996 at approximately 1230, the fishing vessel "LUC I" was laying lobster traps in Northumberland Strait when the deck-hand was dragged overboard by the lobster traps and associated gear, and drowned.