On 4/14/2016 , the vessel SCOTIA STAR (Official Number 830858) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cape Sable Island, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 14 April 2016, the fishing vessel "SCOTIA STAR", with 4 people on board, reported being disabled with steering problems 5 nautical miles south of Cape Sable Island, NS. The Canadian Coast Guard cutter "CLARKS HARBOUR" proceeded to assist, however, the vessel's crew was able to effect repairs and the vessel returned to its fishing operations. No injuries or pollution was reported. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/14/2016 .