On 8/1/2017 1, the vessel HIGHLAND DANCER (Official Number 806441) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Mackenzie Pt, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 01 August 2017, the whale watching passenger vessel "HIGHLAND DANCER", with 21 people on board, reported being disabled with engine problems .2 nautical miles NW of Mackenzie Pt, NS. The vessel was subsequently towed to port.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/1/2017 1.