On 4/12/2007 , the vessel IRISH CONNECTION (Official Number 830165) was involved in a risk of sinking in 15 NM EAST OF BELL ISLAND NFLD, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 8 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/13/2007 . Weather at the time was reported as .
F/V has crack in hull and taking on water. Stuck in ice.