On 4/29/2008 , the vessel CHIEF WILLIAM SAULIS (Official Number 828228) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in GRAND MANAN ISLAND, NB, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).
The vessel, with 2 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/2/2008 6. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SSW at 25.00 knots.
On 29 April 2008, F/V "CHIEF WILLIAM SAULIS" was reported disabled and with theanchor not holding was in danger of going aground. B/L in danger of going aground. V/L was eventually towed to Ingalls Head, Grand Manan sland, NB.