On 2/16/1998 , the vessel XIAN XIA LING (Official Number 05001268) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SYDNEY, NS,.

The vessel, with 32 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel reported total failure of main engine due to a dirty air filter.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/5/1998 1.