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.
There were No injuries but 2 fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS
Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/2008 2.