On 9/21/2009 , the vessel AVATAQ (Official Number 831657) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NEAR SALLUIT, NU, NUNAVUT (NU).
The vessel, with 0 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 9/30/2009 . Weather at the time was reported as .
On 21 September 2009, the general cargo vessel "AVATAQ", while proceeding through Western Hudson Strait, experienced multiple engine failures and called for assistance. V/L went to anchor but could not hold position. CCG SAR tasked to assist.