On 7/17/2003 , the vessel D. & A. SWELL RIDER (Official Number 813969) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 65 NM SOUTHWEST OF YARMOUTH, N.S.,.

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 unknown pollution.

The F/V "D & A SWELL RIDER" was reported disabled after losing her propeller. The vessel was subsequently towed into port.. 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 7/18/2003 .