On 8/1/2000 1, the vessel KLITSA (Official Number 345965) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in KUPER ISLAND, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 5 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/11/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NW at 5.00 knots.

Vessel reported the port engine cooling water temperature alarm sounded while in berth at Kuper Island. Problem appeared to be in the lack of circulation. Water pump that was removed had a break in the shaft between the drive gear and the impeller