On 7/2/1996 1, the vessel JEAN MARIE SEMONNE (Official Number 800342) was involved in a risk of sinking in 55 MILES WSW OF FLOWERS COVE, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel reported to be taking water through a broken strake. Heading for Flowers Cove and subsequently to Port Saunders for repairs.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/3/1996 9.