Russian vessel Simushir, IMO 9179385 en route from Washington State to Russia lost power around 11 pm October 15 approx. 25 km off Tasu, Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada. In high seas and heavy wind, vessel is drifting ashore.
An US-registered tug, which left Prince Rupert, BC is not expected to reach stricken vessel until the morning of October 17.