On 7/29/2017 , the vessel DEAN BROTHERS (Official Number 393421) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cape Race, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 29 July 2017, the fishing vessel "DEAN BROTHERS", with 5 people on board, reported being disabled with shaft problems 30 nautical miles SE of Cape Race, NL. The vessel was subsequently towed to port by another fishing vessel.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/29/2017 .