On 1/31/2020 , the vessel LEGIONNAIRE (Official Number 840316) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in St. John's, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 31 January 2020, the crew on the ferry "LEGIONNAIRE" were retrieving one of the lifeboats when the limit switch on the davit failed, causing the lifeboat to lower back into the water. The brake was unable to hold the lifeboat. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SSW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/31/2020 .