On 5/3/1991 1, the vessel NOR'WESTER IV (Official Number 348914) was involved in a risk of sinking in 6 NM NW OF HAVRE BOUCHER, ST GEORGES BAY, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 4 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 5/24/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 21.00 knots.
VSL TOOK ON WATER AFTER ROLLING IN A DEEP TROUGH WHICH POPPED A SEAM Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91