On 2/6/2018 1, the vessel FISHERMANS PROVIDER II (Official Number 805139) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in Canso, NS., NOVA SCOTIA (NS).
The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
On 06 February 2018, the fishing vessel "FISHERMANS PROVIDER II", with 4 people on board, grounded on Frying Pan Shoal while transiting to Canso harbor, NS. Three crewmembers were rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard auxiliary vessel "MISS LEXI". The master refused to abandon the vessel and eventually perished.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS
Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/6/2018 1.