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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SSW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/2/2008 6.