On 4/16/2008 , the vessel WHITE DIAMOND (Official Number 824300) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in NL EAST COAST SEAL HUNT, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 9 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 17 April 2008, sealing V/L WHITE DIAMOND reported damage to hull and taking on water. V/L unable to navigate in heavy ice due to pressure on hull increases ingress of water. Requested ice breaker assistance.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/17/2008 .