On 5/22/2015 , the vessel ROPING THE WIND (Official Number 818796) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Harby's Channel, PEI, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 22 May 2015, the fishing vessel "ROPE IN WIND" was reported disabled with engine failure and drifted aground after tow line broke while being towed.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/23/2015 .