On 12/1/2013 , the vessel PROUTY BOYS (Official Number 106624) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Tusket Island, N.S., NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 01 December 2013, the F/V "PROUTY BOYS" reported as being disabled due to its engine overheating 3 nm WNW of Tusket Island, N.S. The vessel requested assistance and was taken in tow by CCGC "CLARKS HARBOUR" to Abbott's Harbour, N.S. No injuries, damage or pollution reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/1/2013 .