On 7/28/2001 , the vessel NO SWEAT (Official Number 811643) was involved in a sank - flooding in 40 NM E OF EAST BAR, SABLE ISLAND,.

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

Oil Rig "GALAXY II" sighted dense black smoke to East of their position. Rig stand-by vessel investigated. 5 POB aboard F/V "NO SWEAT" had discovered fire and abandoned to liferaft. No distress call made. No EPIRB. No SART.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2001.