On 4/26/1997 , the vessel NORTHERN EAGLE (Official Number 817779) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in FLEMISH CAP, 330 MILES EAST OF NFLD. ATL.OCN.,.
The vessel, with 19 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/13/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NW at 30.00 knots.
Crew member stowing frozen shrimp in fishhold when vessel rolled. Forklift skidded and pinned the crew member between the forklift and the operator platform. He sustained serious injuries and was hospitalised.