On 5/5/1978 1, the vessel BLUE HAKE (Official Number 369435) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in GULF OF ST LAWRENCE-COW HEAD OFF,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRICS FOR POWER STEERING. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 1.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/1/1978 1.