On 2/17/2020 , the vessel MAJOR EXPENSE (Official Number 824195) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Westport, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).
The vessel, with 3 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 2/17/2020 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NNW at knots.
On 17 February 2020, the fishing vessel "MAJOR EXPENSE", with 3 people on board, reported fouling its propeller while fishing lobster and being totally disabled 6 nautical miles NW of Westport, NS. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship "WESTPORT" towed the vessel to Meteghan. No pollution or injuries were reported.