On 2/8/2016 1, the vessel INLET KNIGHT (Official Number 836453) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Hernando 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/8/2016 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 2.00 knots.
On 08 February 2016, the tug "INLET KNIGHT", while towing 84 log raft sections, sustained a steering gear failure approximately 4.5 nautical miles W of Hernando Island, BC. The tug transferred the tow to the tug "INLET CRUSADER" and returned to Gowlland Harbour, BC for repairs.