On 4/29/2020 , the vessel SOPHIE & BOYS (Official Number 840173) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in West Head, 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/29/2020 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 15.00 knots.
On 29 April 2020, the lobster fishing vessel "SOPHIE & BOYS", with 3 people on board, reported being disabled due to a fouled propeller 4.5 nautical miles WSW of West Head, NS. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship "CLARKS HARBOUR" towed the vessel to West Head.