On 8/23/2001 , the vessel CINDY & APRIL (Official Number 345266) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 4 NM NE OF GRAND PASSAGE, DIGBY NECK, NS,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

F/V "CINDY & APRIL" with 4 POB was reported disabled with main engine failure 0.25 nm off Long Island and in danger of drifting ashore. CCG fast rescue craft deployed and vessel was towed safely to Westport, NS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/10/2001.