On 6/6/2000 1, the vessel VERDON (Official Number 710382) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in DETROIT RIVER, NEAR MORTERM TERMINAL, ONTARIO, ONTARIO (ON).
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/7/2000 9. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
On 06 June 2000, at 1621 the "VERDON" suffered main engine failure and anchored 150m from the dock. A short time later, the engines were re-started to enable the v/l to reach the Belle Isle. safe anchorage.