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. 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 4/21/2016 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at knots.

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.