On 1/9/2006 1, the vessel YUCATA SCOUT (Official Number 313915) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ESTEVAN POINT, 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 1/10/2006 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at 15.00 knots.
On 9 January 2006, the tug "YUCATA SCOUT" with loaded barge "UNK/INC - YUCATA SCOUT" in tow, broke tow wire in rough weather near Estevan Point, BC.