On 10/31/1999, the vessel EXPLORATHOR II (Official Number 818528) was involved in a risk of sinking in OFF MATANE, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, QUE.,.

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 none pollution.

Cooling water pipe leaking near sea suction causing ingress. Vessel escorted to Matane.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/2/1999 .