On 5/24/2003 , the vessel BIRCHGLEN (Official Number 802348) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in CABOT STRAIGHT, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

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 unknown pollution.

The Bulk Carrier "BIRCHGLEN" sustained steering gear problems. Technician boarded the anchored vessel at Magdalen Islands.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/26/2003 .