On 4/23/2021 , the vessel NEWFOUNDLAND SPIRIT (Official Number 827457) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in St. Anthony, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (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 none pollution.

On 23 April 2021, the fishing vessel "NEWFOUNDLAND SPIRIT" reported being disabled due to a failed gearbox assembly. The vessel was safely towed to St. Anthony, NL by the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "TERRY FOX" .. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/24/2021 .