On 3/22/2011 , the vessel NATHAN E STEWART (Official Number 1120997) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in JOHNSTONE STRAIT, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

On 22 March 2011, the US Tug "NATHAN E STEWART" pushing an empty fuel barge reported disabled with engine throttle problems off Fanny Island, jOHNSTONE sTRAIT, B.C. Vessel and barge under tow southbound from another tug.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the S at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/22/2011 .