On 3/6/2011 1, the vessel VIKING ROVER (Official Number 383445) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in QUATHIASKI COVE, BC, 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 4/6/2011 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 2.00 knots.
On 06 March 2011, the FV "VIKING ROVER" reported loss of drive gear and broken down off Whiskey Point, Quathiaski Cove, B.C.The vessel was towed into the cove by CCG FRC.