ALAM SAYANG

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Disabled bulkcarrier towed to Vancouver

On Jan 24, 2019, the "Alam Sayang" became disabled 190 nautical miles off the coast of Haida Gwaii. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria tasked the emergency offshore vessel "Atlantic Eagle" to attend the scene. The "Atlantic Eagle" was released from the case once the Canadian Coast Guard confirmed that the crew aboard the vessel were not in distress, and that the case could be transferred into the care of the Coast Guard’s Environmental Response team. Crews aboard the "Alam Sayang" attempted to repair the vessel, but were unsuccessful. They contracted a commercial tug to bring them in. As a precautionary measure, on Jan 26 the emergency offshore tow vessel "Atlantic Raven" was tasked in an environmental response capacity until a contracted commercial tug arrived on scene and the tow was underway. The Coastguard and Transport Canada kept contact with the "Alam Sayang" through the Prince Rupert Marine Communication and Traffic Services centre. The bulk carrier was taken to Vancouver, where it arrived on Jan. 31.No pollution was observed throughout the incident.