On 12/27/2013, the vessel RIVER IDLER (Official Number 819560) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Tiverton, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

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 none pollution.

On 27 December 2013, the F/V "RIVER IDLER" reported disabled with 3 POB 2 nm E of Tiverton, NS. The vessel was towed to Sandy Cove, NS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the S at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/27/2013.