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. 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 10/19/2018. Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 15.00 knots.

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.