On 5/10/1997 , the vessel POINT HALIFAX (Official Number 805158) was involved in a not involved in 3 MILES SOUTH-WEST OF PORT-AUX-BASQUES, NFLD.,.

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 pollution.

Jack-up barge broke its tow in severe weather conditions and eventually grounded on its after spuds SW of Durant Is. Small stress crack found in ballast tank. Barge re-floated 121738UTC and towed to Port aux Basques and secured at 122329UTC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 55.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/12/1997 .