On 3/31/2002 , the vessel CRABIER (Official Number 810898) was involved in a sank - flooding in PORT OF SEPT ILES, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 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 minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/3/2002 7. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

Further to wintering ashore, the fishing vessel LE CRABIER sank some 24 hours after being launched possibly due to a sea inlet valve which remained opened.