On 6/15/1990 , the vessel SEA VENTURE (Official Number 811371) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in EASTERN SHOALS, 120 NM ESE OF ST JOHN'S, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 5 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 8/1/1990 1. Weather at the time was reported as .
VSL LOST HER RUDDER WHILE FISHING OFF THE VIRGIN ROCKS Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90