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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

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

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.