On 8/11/2018 , the vessel FREDDY THE FOX (Official Number 806216) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Northport, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 11 August 2018, the fishing vessel "FREDDY THE FOX", with 5 people on board, was reported as disabled due to a broken alternator, 3 nautical miles NE of Northport, NS. The vessel "SLOW MATURE" towed the disabled vessel to Northport.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the W at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/11/2018 .