On 4/11/1985 , the vessel SEDCO 710 (Official Number 800522) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in E COAST-HALIFAX HARBOUR-ANCHORAGE NO 1,.

The vessel, with 87 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/16/1985 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots.

WIRE RAN OFF CRANE DRUM-BASKET DROPPED-1MAN DROWNED & 1 MAN INJURED.