On 8/12/2014 , the vessel R.W.MACKINNON (Official Number 810467) was involved in a sank - flooding in Imperial Oil Dock, Norman Wells, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (NT).
The vessel, with 2 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 8/14/2014 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 3.00 knots.
On 12 August 2014, the tug "R.W.MACKINNON", with 2 POB, began taking on water while moored in the Mackenzie River at Norman Wells, NT. The vessel downflooded and sank until both engines were submerged and its stern came to rest on the bottom.