On 1/23/2020 , the vessel SERENA R (Official Number 9707699) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Gabriola Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 1/23/2020 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 14.00 knots.
On 23 January 2020, the bulk carrier "SERENA R", under the conduct of a pilot, reported damage to the starboard side anchor windlass gear box when the vessel inadvertently dropped its anchor and 2 shackles of chain into the water in the Strait of Georgia, while underway to Vancouver, BC. The vessel anchored near Snake Island, BC using its port anchor.