On 8/3/1999 1, the vessel ATTU (Official Number 312815) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in TRURO PASSAGE, PORTLAND INLET, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 0 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 8/4/1999 8. Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots.
A crewman aboard this fishing vessel had his foot crushed when it became caught in the athwatships spooling gear located at the stern of the working deck. The patient was transported by CCG vessel and helicopter on his way to Prince Rupert hospital