On 3/22/1996 , the vessel CRYSTAL SEA I (Official Number 811261) was involved in a risk of sinking in 47 MILES NORTH OF FOGO ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Sealer taking water into lazaret in heavy seas. Eventually secured at Twillingate, Nfld.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 40.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/17/1996 .