On 10/17/2001, the vessel JOSEE M (Official Number 0383412) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 5NM FROM GASPE HARBOUR ENTRANCE, QUE., QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The tug "JOSEE M", pulling the barge OC-183, suffered a blackout 5 nm from Gaspé harbour. The barge narrowly missed colliding with the powerless tug.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/19/2001.