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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

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