On 5/5/2012 1, the vessel MARTIN PECHEUR (Official Number 0330655) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in FLEUVE SAINT-LAURENT, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

On 05 May 2012, the F/V "MARTIN PECHEUR" became disabled due to a damaged steering gear. The CCGS "CAP ROZIER" provides assistance to return to Rivière aux Renards, QC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/23/2012 .