On 9/6/2017 1, the vessel C. F. GILBERT LAUGHER (Official Number 840323) was involved in a not involved in Hecla Fish Station, Hecla Island, MB, MANITOBA (MB).
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 10/11/2017. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 5.00 knots.
On 06 September 2017, the tug "SIGGI OLIVER", with 3 people on board and while pushing the cable ferry "C.F. GILBERT LAUGHER", reported its port propulsion system sustained a total failure near Hecla Island, MB. The tug and the cable ferry continued their voyage to Gull Harbour, Hecla Island, MB with the tug's starboard engine.