On 4/30/1994 , the vessel NEW ISLAND (Official Number 812696) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in EAST OF HANMER ISLAND, ARTHUR PASSAGE, BC,.

The vessel, with 2 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/8/1994 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 15.00 knots.

1 CREWMAN PULLED O/B BY FISHING GEAR. RECOVERED BY OTHER F/V CREWS.