On 8/22/2002 , the vessel LE P'TIT DAUPHIN (Official Number 818685) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in 12 NM FROM SHIPPEGAN, NB,.
The vessel, with 2 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 8/22/2002 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
The LE P'TIT DAUPHIN struck the stopped LE PETIT CASTOR amidships. Visibility was good in darkness. The stopped vessel eventually sank. 4 POB transferred to other vessel.