On 7/13/2003 , the vessel GAFFER III (Official Number 816238) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 3 NM S OF ST. ANTHONY, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The small passenger vessel "GAFFER III" with 39 POB was reported disabled and drifting towards an iceberg. Vessel was subsequently towed in to St. Anthony.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/6/2003 7.