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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/28/2017 .