On 1/31/1998 , the vessel SEA-LAND TACOMA (Official Number 910307) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 10 MI S OF ESTEVAN POINT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 23 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel experienced problems with the variable pitch propeller control drifting towards land. Anchor deployed while waiting for assistance from tugs. Vessel towed to Esquimalt Drydock for repairs.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/2/1998 2.