On 7/9/2012 1, the vessel BEAVER KAY (Official Number 817762) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT, NS,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 09 July 2012, the port side spud from the barge "BEAVER KAY" broke in high wind condition in Northumberland Strait, N.S.. The second spud was bent while attempting to lift it.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 18.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/3/2013 1.