On 3/4/2001 1, the vessel NICOLE AND SISTERS II (Official Number 813986) was involved in a risk of sinking in 23 MILES S BY E OF CHEBUCTO HEAD, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

The "F/V NICOLE AND SISTERS II" called in a MAYDAY and indicated they were taking on water. Assistance was rendered by a container vessel and a CCG SAR cutter. The fishing vessel is now secured at Sambro, Nova Scotia. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2001.