On 9/22/1995 , the vessel NORTH CIDER (Official Number 806214) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 1.95 MILES NORTH OF HOOD ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Broken propeller shaft. Towed safely to Port Hood, N.S.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/5/1995 .