On 7/1/2017 1, the vessel HOPE FLOATS 2001 (Official Number 823360) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cheticamp, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/1/2017 1. Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the E at 20.00 knots.
On 01 July 2017, the fishing vessel "HOPE FLOATS 2001", with 4 people on board, reported being disabled with a fouled propeller 20 nautical miles WNW of Cheticamp, NS. The vessel was subsequently towed to port by a Canadian Coast Guard auxiliary vessel.