On 12/21/2013, the vessel MILBANKE I (Official Number 836383) was involved in a not involved in Ballenas Island, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 12/21/2013. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the ESE at 15.00 knots.
On 21 December 2013, the tug "SKEENA COAST", with the loaded chip barge "MILBANKE 1" in tow, sustained a total electrical failure while transiting the Strait of Georgia, north of Ballenas Island, BC. Vessel regained electrical power by switching fuel tanks and was escorted to Nanaimo, BC by tug "C.T. TITAN".