On 2/9/1999 1, the vessel NORTH ISLAND STAR (Official Number 391720) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SW QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Troller experienced engine failure and was in danger of going aground. Assistance was requested and provided by two fishing vessels. Temporary repairs by the vessel operator enabling the vessel to proceed under own power into Rose Harbour, QCI.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/6/1999 8.