On 12/12/2000, the vessel NORHTERN SPIRIT (Official Number 690554) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SOUTHEAST OF CAPE MUDGE, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Tug "NORTHERN SPIRIT" towing barge "NPI-230' reported tug's air line to throttle blew causing the tug to stop. The tug turned to 'stbd' and just managed to avoid the barge, which ended up almost alongside her.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/14/2000.