On 6/5/1989 1, the vessel ROYAL WAVE (Official Number 319622) was involved in a risk of sinking in 8 NM OFF DIGBY, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

PACKING IN STUFFING BOX SLACKENED OFF - VSL TOOK ON WATER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/6/1989 1.