On 12/9/1988 , the vessel BIG STEEL (Official Number 372258) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 2 NM OFF EGG ISLAND, N.S.,.

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 pollution.

VSL SUFFERED AN ENGINE FAILURE WITH A SCOW IN TOW Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the NW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/15/1989 .