On 5/13/2002 , the vessel RICHARD FRANCOIS (Official Number 819236) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in 24 NM S OF CAPE FOURCHU, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The F/V "RICHARD FRANCOIS" with 3 POB reported a man overboard when the crew member became entangled in the lobster gear. The individual managed to free himself from the gear and was subsequently transferred ashore for medical treatment.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/21/2002 .