On 7/18/2016 , the vessel OCEAN CASTLE (Official Number 9315537) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in St Johns, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 20 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 7/18/2016 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SW at knots.
On 18 July 2016, the bulk carrier "OCEAN CASTLE" sustained a main engine failure and consequently had to stop at sea for the crew to carry out repairs off Newfoundland. The vessel later resumed its voyage. No injuries or pollution reported.