On 4/10/1999 , the vessel MALECITE (Official Number 310365) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in POINT ATKINSON, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
Charter boat experienced total power failure. Tow requested and vessel towed into False Creek Public Dock by nearby tug. Vessel and passengers in no danger. Damage to the vessel was indicated as
Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 8.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/26/1999 .