On 10/9/2010 , the vessel LAKER II (Official Number 347813) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in BARNES BAY, BC, 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 minor pollution.

On 09 October 2010, the whale watching vessel "LAKER II" sustained damage to both propulsion units in Okisollo Channel, Barnes Bay, B.C. Passengers transferred to other vessel and "LAKER II" towed by CCG rescue craft "POINT RACE NO 1".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/12/2010.