On 4/20/2004 , the vessel OCEAN GLIDER (Official Number 129966) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 30 NM ESE OF BELL ISLAND, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

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

At 1009 UTC on April 20 the OCEAN GLIDER reported a broken rudder while towing the HIT OR MISS 1 through the ice. Require assistance, no immediate danger.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/20/2004 .