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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/26/2003 . Weather at the time was reported as .
The Bulk Carrier "BIRCHGLEN" sustained steering gear problems. Technician boarded the anchored vessel at Magdalen Islands.