On 5/6/1997 1, the vessel FISH FINDER (Official Number 816844) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in MIRAMICHI BAY, NEW BRUNSWICK,.

The vessel, with 4 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/27/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 25.00 knots.

While recovering a seine net, a crew member was propelled overboard when a line attached to the net struck him in the back. At the time of the occurrence, the vessel was rolling heavily. Attempts to recover the crew member from the water were hampered by the vessel's motion and the clothing that the victim was wearing. Unable to hold on to the vessel, the crew member drifted away. Lifejackets, a lifebuoy and net floats were thrown to him. Rescue attempts reportedly continued over a 45-minute period. The victim, who appeared unable to help himself, was recovered later by another fishing vessel which had come to assist. He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.