On 11/5/1999 , the vessel BRIER DAWN (Official Number 800480) was involved in a risk of sinking in 25 NM NORTH OF TWILLINGATE, NFLD.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 05 November, 1999 the F/V "BRIER DAWN" reported taking on water. The CCGS "SIR WILFRED GRENFELL" was tasked and the vessel secured at Twillingate.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/16/1999.