On 5/1/2021 1, the vessel LADY BROOKE (Official Number 816350) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Louisbourg, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 5 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 5/1/2021 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at knots.

On 01 May 2021, the groundfishing vessel "LADY BROOKE", with 5 people on board, was reported overdue with possible engine issues, 128 nautical miles SE of Louisbourg, NS. A Fisheries and Oceans Canada patrol aircraft was able to locate the fishing vessel and communications were established by text with an onboard Iridium satellite device. The main engine was unserviceable and thus the vessel was towed to Louisbourg, NS by the Canadian Coast Guard Ships "CAPTAIN MOLLY KOOL" and "SPINDRIFT".