On 6/19/2003 , the vessel ATLANTIC LEADER (Official Number 823979) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in 120 NM SOUTH OF YARMOUTH, NS.,.
The vessel, with 29 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 6/19/2003 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
F/v reports man overboard. Man was not wearing lifejacket and is not believed to be a strong swimmer. Ships, helicopter and aircraft searched overnight to no avail.