On 10/16/2001, the vessel VEGA DESGAGNES (Official Number 0822171) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in JUST BELOW IROQUOIS LOCK, ONT., ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 20 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 16 October 2001, the downbound vessel "VEGA DESGAGNES" reported a steering gear problem just below Iroquois lock. The vessel went to emergency anchorage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/6/2001 .