On 9/5/1997 1, the vessel NOVA SEA II (Official Number 816331) was involved in a risk of sinking in OFF DEVIL'S IS. HALIFAX HBR. APPR., N.S.,.

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

Following request for escort, CGS "Provo Wallis" delivered a pump to the vessel and escorted her in to Eastern Passage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/10/1997 .