On 2/3/2019 1, the vessel GENTLE GIANT (Official Number 841104) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sandy Point, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 03 February 2019, the fishing vessel "GENTLE GIANT", with 4 people on board, was reported disabled due to a main engine failure. The Canadian Coast Guard ship “CAPE ROGER” towed the vessel to Sandy Point, NS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/3/2019 1.