On 11/8/2015 , the vessel AAL NEWCASTLE (Official Number 5442) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Estevan Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 08 November 2015, the general cargo vessel "AAL NEWCASTLE" reported main engine issues en-route to New Westminster, BC. The vessel intentionally anchored at Constance Bank, BC to carry out repairs.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 14.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/8/2015 .