On 9/16/1989 , the vessel PATCHES III (Official Number 394108) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 80 NM SE OF LOUISBOURG, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, NS,.

The vessel, with 4 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 A MECHANICIAL BREAKDOWN DUE TO CONTAMINATED FUEL Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/3/1989 .