On 9/2/1996 1, the vessel MELVIN YAN (Official Number 809260) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 6.5 MILES ENE OF BIRCH POINT, N.B.,.
The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/22/1996. Weather at the time was reported as .
It was reported that the F/V Melvin Yan was disabled with a broken rudder about 6.5 miles ENE of Birch Point NB. Vessel towed to Shippegan by CCGC Shippegan.