On 12/27/2010, the vessel JOSEPH LORENZO (Official Number 823818) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in 31.5 NM X 240 T FROM SEAL IS, N.S.. LOBSTER FISHING GROUNDS 10NM SSW GERMAN BANK., 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 unknown pollution.

On 27 December 2010, the F/V "JOSEPH LORENZO" was reported disabled on the lobster grounds 32NM SW of Seal Island N.S. with 3POB. Wheelhouse windows broken and electronics not working. CCGC Clarks Harbour escorted vessel safely to West Pubnico, N.S.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/29/2010.