On 8/28/2002 , the vessel CLEM R. HILTZ (Official Number 819214) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 5 NM SSE OF LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA,.

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

The small passenger vessel "CLEM R. HILTZ" with 17 POB was reported disabled with steering gear problems. The vessel was subsequently towed to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia by the CCGA Islander 6.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/28/2002 .