On 9/28/2017 , the vessel AUTO ATLAS (Official Number 4485813) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sandheads, 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 9/28/2017 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On 28 September 2017, the vehicle carrier "AUTO ATLAS", under the conduct of a pilot, reported as disabled due to a steering gear failure in the Strait of Georgia, BC. The vessel's crew carried out repairs and the vessel continued its voyage under tug escort to English Bay anchorage 10, BC.