On 5/25/1993 , the vessel BIG BLUE (Official Number 396102) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in S OF NORTH BUOY OPP IRVING OIL, YARMOUTH, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

V/L STRUCK A LEDGE, TOOK ON WATER, SANK. CREW RESCUED VSL SALVAGED.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/14/1993 .