On 7/5/2020 1, the vessel POLAR CLOUD (Official Number 555656) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Vancouver Island, BC, 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 05 July 2020, the tug "POLAR CLOUD", with 6 people on board, while towing the barge "POLAR TRADER", reported a total failure of starboard propulsion while the vessels were transiting off the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC. With port propulsion and an escort tug, the vessels continued their voyage and arrived Port Angeles, USA.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/5/2020 1.