On 12/9/2016 , the vessel PACIFIC CHINOOK (Official Number 838555) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Port Hardy Harbour, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 3 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 12/18/2016. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 30.00 knots.
On 09 December 2016, the pilot boat "PACIFIC CHINOOK", with 4 people on board, reported failure of its port propulsion jet and struck a moored floatplane while docking at Port Hardy, BC. The floatplane sustained minor damage.