A coast guard vessel was needed to assist the bulk carrier Takeshio after it lost propulsion and was adrift south of Oak Bay on Tuesday.

The Atlantic Eagle was sent to tow the Takeshio to anchor at Constance Bank, which is designated as a safe anchorage location in the Victoria area.

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The Takeshio’s crew will attempt to make repairs.

The Atlantic Eagle is one of two emergency-offshore towing vessels operating in B.C. waters. It is being leased from Atlantic Towing Limited.