On 3/8/1998 1, the vessel MELINDA JOYCE II (Official Number 068259) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in LASCIE, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel reported damage to rudder post which resulted in a leak.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/17/1998 .