On 11/5/2016 , the vessel MATSON CONSUMER (Official Number 552818) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cape Beale, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 28 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 11/5/2016 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the S at 17.00 knots.
On 05 November 2016, the container vessel "MATSON CONSUMER", with 28 people on board, reported a main engine failure near Barkley Sound, BC. The vessel dropped anchor and was subsequently towed by the tug "MARSHALL FOSS" to Port Angeles, WA, USA for repairs.