On 8/26/1991 , the vessel NAUTICAL CHAMPION (Official Number 811390) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 20 NM SOUTH OF CAPE RACE, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 7 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 1/15/1992 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SW at 20.00 knots.
MATE STRUCK BY SWINGING TRAWL DOOR Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91