On 4/19/2010 , the vessel NIAGARA SPIRIT (Official Number 832945) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in WESTERN LAKE ERIE, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

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 10/22/2010. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 15.00 knots.

On 19 April 2010, while disengaging from barge "NIAGARA SPIRIT" to proceed in pull mode on Lake Erie, Ontario, the tug "JOHN SPENCE" 's starboard propeller became afouled in the towline. V/L proceeded to south of Kingsville, Ontario for repairs.