On 9/14/1997 , the vessel NORDIC STAR (Official Number 371221) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 17 MILES N OF KELSEY BAY, JOHNSTONE STRAIT,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The troller was disabled due to broken tail shaft. Vessel towed into Kelsey Bay by CCGC Chilco Post.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/30/1997 .