On 1/16/2000 , the vessel SCOTIA ROVER (Official Number 981027) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 6 NM SW OF SEAL ISLAND, N.S.,.

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.

F/V advises being disabled with lost rudder. Vessel towed into harbour.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SW at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/24/2000 .