On 12/25/1993, the vessel EMERALD STAR (Official Number 814361) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in TRAVERSE DE CAP-SANTE AU LARGE DE QUEBEC, QUE,.

The vessel, with 15 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

SUSTAINED GEAR-BOX DAMAGE. TOWED TO SECT 52 FOR REPAIRS. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-93. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/31/1994 .