On 2/27/2006 , the vessel PANUKE SEA (Official Number 823801) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 5 MN SW OF WEST POINT, SABLE ISLAND, NS,.
The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
The OSV "PANUKE SEA" reported that a crew member was struck by a container. Victim was medivaced to Halifax by DND SAR helicopter.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as
Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/1/2006 8.