On 2/1/2008 1, the vessel CHECK-MATE III (Official Number 815712) was involved in a sank - flooding in MOUTH OF TRINITY BAY, 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/2008 2. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots.
On January 31, 2008, the workboat "CHECK-MATE III" transmitted a Mayday, declaring they were taking on water and abandoning to their liferaft. The vessel subsequently sunk, and the bodies of the two crew were recovered from the sea.