On 4/29/2002 , the vessel GULF CRABBER (Official Number 819060) was involved in a capsizes in ST GEORGE BAY, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 0 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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/30/2002 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at 30.00 knots.

F/V capsized on second day of lobster fishing season. All 3 POB were rescued by nearby F/V. The vessel was heavily loaded with 140 lobster traps.