On 11/12/1990, the vessel FROST CETUS (Official Number 708616) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in WEST OF CAPE BRETON ISLAND N.S.,.

The vessel, with 17 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

ENGINE BREAKDOWN & MAYDAY IN BAD WEATHER - DRIFTING ONTO LEE SHORE. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 55.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/22/1992 .