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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 14.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/23/2020 .