On 8/22/1998 , the vessel POLAR DUKE (Official Number 802316) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in OFF CAPE BRETON ISLAND,.

The vessel, with 28 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/21/1998 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 6.00 knots.

While performing general maintenance on the vessel's workboat, the battery gas exploded and the second engineer received battery burns on his arm and face. Hospitalized.