On 9/14/1997 , the vessel 7 GIRLS (Official Number 811720) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 244 MILES SOUTH-EAST OF CAPE RACE, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Sword from swordfish passed through foot causing bad cut. Call placed to hospital at St.John's. At 151107UTC, crew member was airlifted to hospital. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 17.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/1/1997 .