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. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/15/2016 .