On 9/16/2002 , the vessel GRAND FINALE (Official Number 811434) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in OFF CARIBOU HARBOUR, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

F/V collided with barge under tow. Fishing vessel sustained heavy damage but made it to port. Call for help was sent on cell phone. Tug did not notice collision involving her tow and kept sailing.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the N at 11.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/19/2002 .