On 10/18/2018, the vessel TUVAQ W. (Official Number 841683) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Kaipokok Bay, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 15 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 18 October 2018, the tanker "TUVAQ W.", with 15 people on board, lost an anchor while conducting a Mediterranean mooring in Postville, NL. The port anchor was lost with approximately 60 meters of chain. No injuries nor other damage was reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/19/2018.