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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

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

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.