On 4/11/1999 , the vessel PARTNERS III (Official Number 348696) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 4 NM SE OF BELL ISLAND, NFLD.,.
The vessel, with 8 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 5/5/1999 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On April 11,1999 the F/V "PARTNERS III" reported disabled with rudder inoperative.