On 12/31/1995, the vessel AMSTELWAL (Official Number 19615) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 24 MILES SOUTH OF CHANNEL HEAD, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/3/1996 9. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots.

Vessel lost all electrical power drifting in heavy seas. Taken in tow by "Irving Maple", escorted by CGS "Mary Hichens" and "Edward Cornwallis".