On 7/18/1994 , the vessel CONFEDERATION (Official Number 815540) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in WOOD ISLANDS, P.E.I.,.

The vessel, with 23 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

TURNBUCKLE CONNECTING PORT AFT HOISTABLE DECK WIRE PARTED. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-94. 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 2/20/1995 .