On 7/9/2002 1, the vessel RICHARD B. (Official Number 344525) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 92 NM E OF SHIPPEGAN, NEW BRUNSWICK,.

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 7/15/2002 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.

The F/V "RICHARD B" with 6 POB was reported disabled with a lost propeller. The CCGC Spray was tasked to assist and subsequently towed the vessel to Lameque, New Brunswick.