On 2/12/2019 , the vessel NICHOLAS R. (Official Number 802442) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in West Dover, NS., 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 none pollution.

On 12 February 2019, the fishing vessel "NICHOLAS R.", with 4 people on board, was reported disabled due to a gearbox failure. The Canadian Coast Guard ship “SAMBRO” towed the vessel to West Dover, NS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NNW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/12/2019 .