Warning: We found Canadian Marine Accident records for 802316 (POLAR DUKE). This ship has been recorded in the Canadian Marine Occurrence database as having been in an incident. Below are the details of the Vessel, weather condition, damage incurred and other accident details such as the date:

While performing general maintenance on the vessel's workboat, the battery gas exploded and the second engineer received battery burns on his arm and face. Hospitalized.

The Canadian Marine Accident records indicate that the ship named POLAR DUKE, with the official number 802316, was involved in an incident (Accident). The vessel, registered in NORWAY and belonging to the SURVEY/RESEARCH category, experienced PERSON SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED - In contact with any part of the ship or its contents. The incident occurred on 8/22/1998 , near OFF CAPE BRETON ISLAND, Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The ship, built in 1983 by , has a length of 65 meters, a width of 0 meters, and a gross tonnage of 1646. There were 28 crew members on board, and any injuries or casualties would be reported in the table below. The incident was classified as PERSON SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED - In contact with any part of the ship or its contents. The departure and destination port were Sydney, and the weather condition at the time of the incident was CLEAR.

The ship's hull is made of STEEL, and it was propelled by a . The incident was reported on 9/21/1998 , and any missing individuals would be reported below.