On 7/8/2001 1, the vessel OCEAN COMMANDER (Official Number 819090) was involved in a risk of sinking in 170 NM NE OF CAPE FREELS, NFLD., NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

F/V disabled with rudder problems and taking on water in lazarette. Pumps are taking care of water. Vessel in no immediate danger. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 16.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2001.