On 4/29/2002 , the vessel REMI IV D. (Official Number 813888) was involved in a capsizes in OFF LAMEQUE ISLAND, NB, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).
The vessel, with 3 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 5/2/2002 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 17.00 knots.
F/V capsized on first day of lobster fishing season. The vessel was heavily loaded with 160 lobster traps. The crew had started laying the traps when 5 to 7 traps got tangled together, listing the boat heavily until she capsized.