On 6/13/1991 , the vessel SEA SURFER I (Official Number 808248) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 68 NM SE ST JOHN'S, NFLD,.

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.

LOST RUDDER, SPLIT STUFFING BOX, TOWED TO PORT BY FV ALLISON LEAH Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/26/1991 .