On 5/6/2011 1, the vessel SAOOK BAY (Official Number 250464) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in HECATE STRAITS, 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 unknown pollution.

On 06 May 2011, US F/V "SAOOK BAY" experienced engine problems while transiting in Hecate Straits, BC. A US tug took the vessel under tow to Ketchikan, AK.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the E at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/9/2011 7.