On 1/27/2014 , the vessel HENRY NASE (F60) (Official Number 833882) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Harding Point on Saint John River, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/2014 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 9.71 knots.
On 27 January 2014, the cable ferry "HENRY NASE (F60)" went adrift with 12 POB after the ferry cable broke due to drifting ice. The vessel anchored and was towed back to dock five hours later. Although there was damage to the cable, there was no damage sustained by the ferry or injuries reported.