On 12/27/2004, the vessel F85 (Official Number 824768) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in WSSTFIELD-HARDINGS POINT FERRY CROSSING, NB,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The "F85 WESTFIELD" cable ferry with 5 POB was reported adrift in the Saint John River. The vessel was subsequently taken under tow by another ferry and secured at Barlow's Bluff, N.B., without further incident.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 66.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/19/2005 .