On 5/15/2016 , the vessel PACIFIC CONTENDER (Official Number 811857) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Triangle Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 4 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 5/15/2016 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On 15 May 2016, the fishing vessel "PACIFIC CONTENDER", with 4 people on board, experienced a gear box breakdown in Queen Charlotte Sound, BC. The Canadian Coast Guard vessel "GORDON REID" towed the fishing vessel to Port Hardy, BC.