On 8/18/1988 , the vessel WALTER BARTH (Official Number 2621) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in LABRADOR FISHING GROUNDS, EAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 22 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 5/6/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots.

SEAMAN INJURED LEFT EYE WITH KNIFE WORKING ON NET Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88