On 2/20/2011 , the vessel CHI BOUM (Official Number 393049) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SOUTH END FITZHUGH SOUND, BC, 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/21/2011 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NE at 20.00 knots.

On 20 February 2011, the FV "CHI BOUM", with 4 POB, reported broken down with a broken shaft in Fitzhugh Sound, B.C. The vessel was towed into Shearwater Marine, B.C by CCG vsl "CAPE FAIRWEATHER".