On 9/29/2016 , the vessel LADY MACK (Official Number 344945) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cape Scott, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 29 September 2016, the tug "THUNDER IX", with 3 people on board and towing the crane barge "LADY MACK", lost its tow when the tow line parted 3 nautical mile NW of Cape Scott, BC. A crew member boarded the barge and connected an emergency towing rope to successfully recover the barge. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/29/2016 .