On 8/18/2000 , the vessel NEWFIE PRIDE (Official Number 813682) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in SECURED ALONGSIDE FOGO ISLAND, NFLD, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
Changing power block on "A-frame" in F/V NEWFIE PRIDE a seaman slipped and fell, landing on the railing below. Block fell striking same seaman knocking him into the water. Seaman recovered unconscious/no breathing. Died later due to injuries.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as
Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/24/2000.