On 1/27/2010 , the vessel VANMAC (Official Number 323328) was involved in a sank - flooding in POWELL RIVER, 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 minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/2010 9. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 5.00 knots.

On 27 January 2010, the tug "VANMAC", while working on the breakwater in Powell River, B.C., sunk after the anchor chain from one of the vessels that make up the breakwater parted and struck the tug.