On 1/24/2013 , the vessel LYUBOV ORLOVA (Official Number 5188) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF CAPE RACE, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

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

On 24 January 2013, the tug "CHARLENE HUNT" lost the tow of the derelict vessel "LYUBOV ORLOVA" off Cape Race, Newfoundland. There were no injuries or pollution reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the WNW at 40.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/28/2013 .