On 4/17/2004 , the vessel TIDEWINDER (Official Number 195215) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in VICTORIA, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 4/19/2004 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 17 April 2004, the F/V "TIDEWINDER" reported its rudder came loose and jammed into the propeller, while near Victoria, B.C.