On 3/27/2000 , the vessel NELLIE IRENE (Official Number 817612) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SANDHEADS, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Tug "towing barge in South Arm of the Fraser River had a length of floating polypropylene rope foul the propeller. Tugs belonging to the same company responded taking over the tow and towing the "NELLIE IRENE" to New Westminster.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 4.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/13/2000 .