On 9/6/2016 1, the vessel CACHALOT III (Official Number 383274) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Catala Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 9/6/2016 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
On 06 September 2016, the fishing vessel "CACHALOT III", with 2 people on board, reported as disabled unable to start main engine off Esperanza Inlet, BC. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship "GORDON REID" engineer attended and rectified the issue. The vessel was escorted to Zeballos, BC.