On 2/17/2016 , the vessel LOS ANGELES (Official Number 4492) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in At anchor in the bay of Sept-Iles,QC., QUEBEC (QC).

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 2/17/2016 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at knots.

On 17 February 2016, the bulk carrier "LOS ANGELES" while at anchor in the Sept-Iles bay anchorage, reported that the free-fall lifeboat accidentally fell into the sea. At the time, there were no personnel in the lifeboat, no drills or maintenance being performed on the launching system. The lifeboat was later recovered by the crew using the vessel's rescue boat.