On 7/18/2002 , the vessel JEFF & DEAN (Official Number 327699) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 11 NM N OF WEST POINT, SABLE ISLAND,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The F/V "JEFF & DEAN" with 5 POB was reported disabled with a broken propeller shaft. Vessel was subsequently towed to Port Bickerton, Nova Scotia.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/22/2002 .