On 3/7/2016 1, the vessel NEW VENTURE (Official Number 565816) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Gribbell Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 0 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 3/7/2016 1. Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the ESE at 20.00 knots.
On 07 March 2016, the fishing vessel "NEW VENTURE", with 5 people on board, reported a steering gear failure and drifting in Wright Sound, BC. The Canadian Coast Guard vessel "JOHN P. TULLY" towed the vessel to Coghlan Anchorage, BC for repairs.