On 6/10/2000 , the vessel BEAVER (Official Number 240506) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 34 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

V/l's steering wheel became progressively harder to turn till it became locked. Disconnecting of hydraulics and linkages showed rudders and tillers to be free. Towed into Stevston Harbour. V/l had similar problem before - departing Seattle.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/14/2000 .