On 5/1/1989 1, the vessel KEVIN JOAN (Official Number 391233) was involved in a risk of sinking in 4 NM SOUTH OF SHIPPEGAN, N.B.,.
The vessel, with 2 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 11/2/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots.
VSL TOOK ON WATER THROUGH A UNCAPPED PIPE USED TO CLEAN THE PROP Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89