On 3/20/2004 , the vessel POLAR VENTURE (Official Number 821693) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 3 NM N OF TWILLINGATE, NL,.

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 F/V "POLAR VENTURE" with 6 POB reported ice-related rudder damage. Vessel was assisted by a CCG vessel and subsequently secured in Twillingate.. 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 3/22/2004 .