On 10/30/1991, the vessel PIONEER (Official Number 285) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in S OF CAPE SABLE ISLAND, NS,.

The vessel, with 34 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

CHIEF OFFICER STRUCK BY SEA WHILE SECURING HATCH COVERS IN HEAVY WX. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NE at 60.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/22/1992 .