On 4/8/1987 1, the vessel SCULPIN (Official Number 587573) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NEAR EGG ISLAND,CAPE CAUTION,SOUTH PASSAGE,B.C,.
The vessel, with 8 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/4/1987 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at 37.00 knots.
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