On 5/29/2013 , the vessel ANCESTOR (Official Number 836252) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in CHETICAMP, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 4 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 9/20/2013 . Weather at the time was reported as .

On 29 May 2013, F/V"ANCESTOR" reported being disabled 20 nm SW of Cheticamp, N.S. due to a broken fuel pump. Vessel was assisted by F/V "TIE HAWK" and later resume fishing. No injuries, pollution or damage reported.