On 1/7/2016 1, the vessel CAPT. GAB (Official Number 839430) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cape Sable, 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 07 January 2016, the fishing vessel "CAPT. GAB", with 4 people on board, reported being disabled with engine problems 3.1 nautical miles WSW of Cape Sable, NS. The fishing vessel "MERCEDES ELIZABETH" towed the vessel to Cape Sable Island, NS. No injuries or pollution reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the W at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/7/2016 1.