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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/22/2005 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 10.00 knots.
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.