On 3/1/1988 1, the vessel HELSHIRON II (Official Number 318558) was involved in a risk of sinking in 7 NM NORTH EAST OFF DIGBY GUT, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

SEA-WATER APPARENTLY SYPHONED INTO HOLD BILGE SUCTION,FAULTY VALVE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/20/1988 .