On 7/17/1999 , the vessel AEGEAN SEA (Official Number 369583) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in STEVESTON, FRASER RIVER, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 4 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 10/14/1999. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SSE at 5.00 knots.

Seiner lost propulsion power. Commercial salvage vessel on scene. Seiner launched its power skiff and towed mother vessel to Steveston.