On 2/17/2001 , the vessel RYCO (Official Number 812978) was involved in a risk of sinking in 13 MILES SW OF PORT SAUNDERS, NEWFOUNDLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 0 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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2001. Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the W at 40.00 knots.

The "F/V RYCO" was taking on water when a transducer broke off the bottom of her hull due to ice conditions. Vessel was escorted by a CCG icebreaker to Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and then released.