On 5/7/1999 1, the vessel HYAK KING (Official Number 345125) was involved in a not involved in VANCOUVER HARBOUR, B.C., 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.

Enroute from Vancouver to Powell River, tug towing loaded chemical barge reported electrical fire in engine room of tug. All crew on board abandoned tug. Fire extinguished and both tug and barge towed to safety and secured at Manly Shipyards.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/13/1999 .