On 9/5/2017 1, the vessel BOTAFOGO SW (Official Number 4364112) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 20 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 05 September 2017, the bulk carrier "BOTAFOGO SW" reported that its life boat with 2 people on board, dropped from a meter above the waterline into the sea due to failure of its release hook, while carrying out safety drills at English Bay anchorage 2, Vancouver, BC. The two crew members who were trapped in the capsized life boat were recovered from the water by assist vessels. Damage and injuries reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/5/2017 1.