On 6/26/1990 , the vessel EKOLITE (Official Number 194430) was involved in a sank - flooding in 11 NM SE OF CAPE ST GEORGE, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 5 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/25/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots.
LEAK DEVELOPED BELOW WATERLINE; VESSEL FLOODED AND SANK Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90