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.
There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN
Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/22/1996.