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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/9/2011 7. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the E at 5.00 knots.
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.