On 5/26/1998 , the vessel OCEAN CHAMPION (Official Number 816262) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 260 NM SOUTH OF CAPE RACE, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Crew member struck with crab pot and received a 2 inch cut over his right eye. The crew member was transferred to the L. J. COWLEY for medical attention.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/2/1998 6.