On 2/14/1996 , the vessel PRODIGY (Official Number 8103286) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OUTER ANCHORAGE, VANCOUVER HARBOUR, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 24 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

While under pilotage, vessel suffered main engine failure on each of two successive attempts that it attempted to move from Vancouver outer anchorage to berth. Vessel reanchored and later moved as deadship with tug assistance.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

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 2/15/1996 .