On 12/29/2013, the vessel MSC MONTEREY (Official Number 92391) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in Cape Race, Nfld, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 0 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 12/29/2013. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at knots.

On 29 December 2013, the container vessel "MSC MONTEREY", with 24 POB, reported a 1.5 meter long fracture on main deck, forward of the accommodations, while at sea 50 miles south of the Cape Race, NL. Four passengers were evacuated by helicopter to St. John’s, NL. The vessel proceeded to a safe anchorage in Portugal Cove south, NL.