On 5/14/1996 , the vessel FARANDOLE (Official Number 723537) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in VILLE LABAIE (QUE), QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 25 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/10/1996. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 6.00 knots.
On 14 May 1996, the Bahamian-flag product carrier "FARANDOLE" was secured alongside at the port facility of the Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Limited at Ville de la Baie, Quebec.
After a totally enclosed lifeboat had been hoisted back to the level of the boat deck during an abandon ship drill, the forward on-load release hook opened. First, the lifeboat tipped forward, then the stern gave way. This resulted in the uncontrolled fall of the lifeboat to the water.
The four crew members who were on board were injured, and one had to take leave to recover.
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