On 10/24/2016, the vessel SEASPAN 252 (Official Number 839221) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cape Johnson, WA, Outside Provincial Boundaries.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 24 October 2016, the tug "SEASPAN KING", while towing the barge "SEASPAN 252", reported that the barge's navigational lights were not operational 20 nautical miles W of Cape Johnson, WA, USA. The tug used its deck lights to warn concerned traffic of the danger.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/24/2016.