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. 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 2/5/2016 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SW at 50.00 knots.
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.