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.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
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.
. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN
Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 2.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/8/2016 1.