On 1/23/2019 , the vessel ACADIAN STAR (Official Number 827751) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Wedgeport, 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 1/24/2019 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On 23 January 2019, the fishing vessel "ACADIAN STAR", with 3 people on board, reported being disabled 25 nautical miles SW of Wedgeport, NS, and requested a tow. The crew restarted the engine shortly after, canceled the tow request and resumed fishing.