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sold to Breakers as is Batam ,Indonesia

The crew of the "Craig Trans" was cared for in Halifax, after the tug was detained because of poor living conditions and concern for the general condition of the vessel. Rough weather had forced the "Craig Trans" into the port of Halifax in the evening of Dec 18, 2012. Transport Canada did an inspection and noted deficiencies that need to be repaired before it can leave port. Aboard the tug were eight Honduran sailors, who had run out of food and water three days ago. Help has come from the Mission to Seafarers. They supplied food and water. The company Atship was fronting money, taking care of humanitarian needs and took one crew member to hospital for a minor ailment. The tug was on its way to Montreal where it was assigned to pick up a ship for scrap. Report with photo: http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/bolivian-boat-detained-in-halifax-due-to-poor-conditions-1.1085955#ixzz2FaO3GfZR

Sold to Aliaga Breakers

The 'Tachek', B.C. Ferries second-oldest ferry alongside the 'Quadra Queen II', completed its final sailing on June 26, 2026, ending 57 years of service. Only the 'Queen of New Westminster', built in 1964, was older than these two ferries. After the retirement, the larger 'Island Nagalis' (IMO: 9900576) took over on the Whaletown (Cortes Island) to Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) route. The 'Tachek' had a vehicle capacity of 26 cars, while the 'Island Nagalis' can take 47 cars. Passenger and crew capacity also increased from 150 to 399. The 'Island Nagalis' had entered service in 2023 and provided service on the route between Campbell River and Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove). In turn, the 'Island Kwigwis' started servicing the Campbell River to Quadra Island route on June 21, enabling the 'Island Nagalis' to replace the decommissioned 'Tachek'.

The 'Akdeniz' left the port of Tasucu on June 24, 2026, on its last voyage to breakers in Aliaga, where the ferry was due to arrive on June 28 to be recycled.