On 4/25/2007 , the vessel KAYVEE (Official Number 177508) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 2MI S OF KINGSVILLE, ON, ONTARIO (ON).
The vessel, with 0 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/30/2007 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 20.00 knots.
On 25 April 2007, at 1253, the tug "KAYVEE" was disabled 2 nautical miles south of Kingsville, Lake Erie, when a rope caught in the propeller. V/L was taking on some water with wave action.The CCGS "THUNDER CAPE" towed V/L to port & secured.