On 7/28/2009 , the vessel AMIGO III (Official Number 393959) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in RIVERS INLET, 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 7/28/2009 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SW at 7.00 knots.
On 27 July 2009 the F/V "AMIGO III" broke down in the fog and was in danger of going aground, off Dugout Rocks, Rivers Inlet, B.C.. The vessel "FOREST PATROL" towed the vessel to a safe anchorage at Table Island, B.C.