On 2/1/2001 1, the vessel PROVIDENCE BAY (Official Number 725825) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in 15 MILES E BY S OF CHEBUCTO HEAD, NOVA SCOTIA,.

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 none pollution.

The containership "M/V PROVIDENCE BAY" suffered heavy weather damage to the number one and two cargo holds while enroute to Halifax.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NW at 55.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/2001 1.