On 4/21/1996 , the vessel CRYSTAL DOLPHIN (Official Number 323169) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF BASS ROCK ENTRANCE TO CHEDABUCTO BAY, NS.,.

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 pollution.

Vessel lost rudder. Taken in tow by CMRA vessel and secured at Canso.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/22/1996 .