Warning: We found Canadian Marine Accident records for HK0844 (KENT). 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:

On 16 July 2002, in fair weather and good visibility, the loaded bulk carrier Kent was downbound off Verchères, Quebec, under the conduct of a pilot. In the late afternoon, the bosun and another crew member were securing the port lifeboat ready for sea. The bosun was sitting on a davit cradle securing the trigger line when the lifeboat suddenly released and struck him on its descent. He then lost his grip and fell backwards into the water. The alarm was raised and several life rings were thrown to the bosun's aid. Auxiliary search and rescue craft were quickly on the scene, but the bosun could not be found. His body was recovered five days later. The cause of death was drowning.

The Canadian Marine Accident records indicate that the ship named KENT, with the official number HK0844, was involved in an incident (Accident). The vessel, registered in CHINA (HONG KONG S.A.R) and belonging to the CARGO - SOLID category, experienced PERSON SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED - In contact with any part of the ship or its contents. The incident occurred on 7/16/2002 , near M-87, TRAVERSE VERCHERES, FLEUVE SAINT-LAURENT, Montreal, Nova Scotia.

The ship, built in 1984 by , has a length of 185 meters, a width of 23 meters, and a gross tonnage of 17825. There were 20 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 Montreal, 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 PROPELLER. The incident was reported on 7/18/2002 , and any missing individuals would be reported below.