On 1/22/2009 , the vessel SIL-MER (Official Number 318975) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in LAMA PASS, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 1/26/2009 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NW at 5.00 knots.
On 22 January 2009, the crew boat "SIL-MER" broke down in Lama Pass, B.C. The vessel was towing the sea truck "JUMBO B". The CCGS "CAPE FAREWELL" towed the two vessels to Shearwater, B.C.