On 3/31/1997 , the vessel JOEY AND JOAN (Official Number 322706) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 15 MILES EAST OF SEAL ISLAND, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel lost rudder. Towed to Clarks Harbour by CGS "Clarks Harbour".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/7/1997 1.