On 5/19/2006 , the vessel MATTEA (Official Number 819115) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in WHIFFEN HEAD, NEWFOUNDLAND,.
The vessel, with 25 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/26/2006 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
A seaman got his foot caught in a bight of a messenger line during berthing operation. Injuries to foot.