On 4/18/2007 , the vessel MENASHA (Official Number 820249) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ST.CLAIR RIVER NEAR SARNIA, ON., ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 5 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/19/2007 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 5.00 knots.

On 18 April 2007, at 0445, while escorting the bulk carrier "NANTICOKE" in the St.Clair River near Sarnia, the tug "MENASHA" lost main eng power and began drifting downstream. The tug anchored abeam of the Ready Mix dock-V/L waiting assistance.