On 5/24/2005 , the vessel L'ECUME DE MER (Official Number 821568) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 4.7 NM ENE OF SHIPPEGAN GULLY, NB,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 24 May 2005, the F/V "L'ECUME DE MER" was reported disabled with a broken rudder. The vessel was subsequently taken in tow to Shippegan.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/22/2005 .