On 3/17/2001 , the vessel SAN MATEO (Official Number 10039) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in SECTION 50, PORT DE QUEBEC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was dangerous goods release pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/10/2001. Weather at the time was reported as .

On 17 March 2001, while discharging a cargo of phenol at the port of Quebec, the vessel SAN MATEO suffered an overpressurization of a cargo tank. Structural damage was incurred in centre tanks 2 and 4 as well as a booby hatch blowing.