On 8/24/1994 , the vessel RYAN ROYALE (Official Number 803118) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 20 NM NNW OF YARMOUTH, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 4 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 5/2/1995 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

The fishing vessel "RYAN ROYALE", rigged for scallop harvesting, was hauling back her gear when, at approximately 1730, 24 August 1994, one of the deckhands was crushed between the incoming wire rope and the winch barrel, having been dragged in by his left foot and leg as the barrel rotated. He died before the vessel reached Meteghan, Nova Scotia, at approximately 1853. The winch controls were unattended at the time of the incident. Weather conditions were fine, with light airs, calm sea and unrestricted visibility.