On 11/29/1993, the vessel IRAN SALAM (Official Number 232) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in SECTION 50, PORT DE MONTREAL, QUEBEC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 32 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 8/30/1995 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

At 1405 on 29 November 1993, a Port State Control Inspection was being carried out aboard the "IRAN SALAM" berthed at Section 50 of the Port of Montreal, Quebec. While the gravity davits of the starboard lifeboat were being tested, the lifeboat fell free on to the wharf. The two crew members who were on board the lifeboat sustained serious injuries and had to be hospitalized.

The Board determined that the lifeboat connections in way of the lifting hook base plates were corroded by rust and failed under the weight of the lifeboat when the gripes were removed. Lack of attention to detail during the inspection for the issuance of a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate contributed to the accident.