On 4/3/2003 1, the vessel SALTWATER FOAM (Official Number 801280) was involved in a risk of sinking in 40 NM NNE OF CAPE ST. GEORGE, NEWFOUNDLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 7 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 F/V "SALTWATER FOAM" with 7 POB was reported taking on water. Crew initially abandoned the vessel, but later returned with portable pumps supplied by a CCG icebreaker. Crew presently attempting repairs to hull.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/3/2003 1.