On 11/26/2016, the vessel AFRICAN BULKER (Official Number 4743615) was involved in a dangerous goods released - from the ship in Chemainus, 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 minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/26/2016. Weather at the time was reported as rain.

On 26 November 2016, the cargo vessel "AFRICAN BULKER", while berthed at Chemainus, BC reported 400 liters of hydraulic oil released into the marine environment due to a rupture in the cargo hatch hydraulic oil piping. Western Canada Marine Response Corporation deployed containment boom around the vessel and assisted with the clean up operations.