On 3/31/2014 , the vessel TORQUIL MACLEAN (Official Number 832129) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in At Englishtown, NS ferry landing, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/31/2014 . Weather at the time was reported as sleet with winds from the NE at 58.00 knots.

On 31 March 2014, the cable ferry "TORQUIL MACLEAN" became disabled at the Englishtown landing pad, NS, when its propulsion cable broke during heavy ice conditions. The ferry was resecured to the shore with two mooring ropes.