On 5/18/2017 , the vessel PIED PIPER (Official Number 392923) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sandspit, 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 5/19/2017 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at knots.
On 18 May 2017, the fishing vessel "PIED PIPER", with 3 people on board, reported as disabled due to a damaged tail shaft in Hecate Strait, BC. The Canadian Coast Guard vessel "CAPE MUDGE" towed the fishing vessel to Queen Charlotte City, BC.