On 12/17/2013, the vessel OCEAN OTTER (Official Number 802611) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Digby, 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 unknown pollution.

On 17 December 2013, the FV "OCEAN OTTER", with 6 POB, reported disabled with rope in its propeller, 27 nm NNE of Digby, NS. CCGC "COURTENAY BAY" towed the vessel to Digby wharf.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the ESE at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/18/2013.