On 12/1/1993 , the vessel CAVENDISH SEA (Official Number 814338) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF SABLE ISLAND, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 13 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

CRANKCASE EXPLOSION NO. 1 GENERATOR WHILE UNLOADING AT OIL RIG.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/8/1994 .