On 11/27/1989, the vessel NOBEL (Official Number 707600) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in PIER 21, OCEAN TERMINALS, HALIFAX HARBOUR, NS,.

The vessel, with 22 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL DETAINED IN HALIFAX DUE TO HER UNSEAWORTHY CONDITION Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/15/1989.