On 4/21/2016 , the vessel JAN VAN GENT (Official Number 52480) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cobourg, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 11 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 21 April 2016, the general cargo vessel "JAN VAN GENT" reported being disabled for hours due to a leakage on its main engine fresh water cooling system while on Lake Ontario, ON.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/21/2016 .