On 8/3/2018 1, the vessel TROPIC ISLE (Official Number 369578) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in St. John Harbour, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 0 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 8/3/2018 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 15.00 knots.
On 03 August 2018, the registered fishing vessel "TROPIC ISLE", converted to a pleasure craft, with 2 people on board, was reported as disabled due to fouling of its propeller near Athlone Island, BC. The Canadian Coast Guard vessel "CAPE FAREWELL" towed to vessel to Shearwater, BC.