On 9/6/2017 1, the vessel SIGGI OLIVER (Official Number 331330) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Hecla Fish Station, Hecla Island, MB, MANITOBA (MB).
The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
On 06 September 2017, the tug "SIGGI OLIVER", with 3 people on board and while pushing the cable ferry "C.F. GILBERT LAUGHER", reported its port propulsion system sustained a total failure near Hecla Island, MB. The tug and the cable ferry continued their voyage to Gull Harbour, Hecla Island, MB with the tug's starboard engine. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN
Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2017.