On 9/6/1988 1, the vessel NEW WAY (Official Number 804338) was involved in a sank - flooding in NORTH OF CARAQUET ISLAND, NEW BRUNSWICK,.
The vessel, with 3 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 6/8/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the NW at 45.00 knots.
VSL TOOK ON WATER AND GROUNDED - PUMPS COULD NOT HANDLE THE INCREASE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88