On 2/11/2013 , the vessel WIND SURFER (Official Number 834474) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in WEST HEAD, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 3 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 9/13/2013 . Weather at the time was reported as .

On 11 February 2013, the F/V "WIND SURFER" reported being disabled 13 nm SE of West Head, N.S. The vessel requested assistance and was towed by the CCGC "2612" to West Head Harbour, N.S. No injuries, pollution or damage reported.