On 9/2/1999 1, the vessel SHELLEY FOSS (Official Number 527906) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ABEAM TSAWWASSEN, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 5 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 9/13/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SSE at 3.00 knots.
Tug with barge under tow reported loss of use of one engine. Was able proceed on the other engine.