On 3/19/2001 , the vessel LITTLE COCKERWHITTER (Official Number 814718) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 0.5 NM NNW OF SEAL ISLAND, OFF CAPE SABLE NS,.

The vessel, with 3 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/21/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NW at 15.00 knots.

F/V "LITTLE COCKERWHITTER" was disabled with steering trouble. Escorted to Woods Harbour without incident.