On 5/2/2008 1, the vessel ICY BAY (Official Number 272744) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in QUEEN CHAROTTE ISLANDS, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 4 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 5/5/2008 1. Weather at the time was reported as .
On 02 May 2008, the US F/V "ICY BAY" had a total failure of her port main engine, 240 miles off the Queen Charotte Island, B.C. CCG vessel "SIR WILFRED LAURIER" and USCGC "MELLON" assisted with towing operations.