On 8/27/2020 , the vessel STAR SOPHIA (Official Number 2641) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Westham Island, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/27/2020 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On 27 August 2020, the bulk carrier "STAR SOPHIA", under the conduct of a pilot, reported being disabled due to a main engine problem 7.54 nautical miles west of Westham Island, BC. The crew members carried out repairs while the vessel was escorted to Anchorage 1 in English Bay, BC, by two assist tugs.