On 4/15/2005 , the vessel ANDREW SHAWN (Official Number 348071) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 3 NM SSE OF CAPE ST. JOHN, NL,.

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 unknown pollution.

The F/V "ANDREW SHAWN", with seven POB, reported losing its rudder.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/25/2005 .