On 9/17/2010 , the vessel GRANDE MARINER (Official Number 1066911) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SAGUENAY, QC, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 18 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/13/2010. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 10.00 knots.
On 17 September 2010, the passenger vessel "GRANDE MARINER", with 91 POB, experienced steering problems while in autopilot mode at Baie Eternite, Saguenay, Quebec. The vessel proceeded toward Grande Anse, Quebec, using the emergency steering system.