On 2/5/2016 1, the vessel ORUC REIS (Official Number 4642314) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Port Renfrew, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
On 05 February 2016, the general cargo vessel "ORUC REIS" was underway in the westbound traffic lane in Juan De Fuca Strait when the main engine failed 21 nautical miles west of Port Renfrew, BC. The crew carried out repairs while the vessel was drifting in the traffic lane; outbound traffic was required to keep clear of the vessel by exiting the traffic lane.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN
Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SW at 50.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/5/2016 1.