On 9/25/1996 , the vessel JOE BASIL (Official Number 807103) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 6 MILES NORTH-EAST OF BATHURST, NB.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel's rudder broken. Towed to Caraquet by CMRA v/l "ANNIE 1" . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/30/1996 .