On 3/31/2015 , the vessel LARK (Official Number 16097) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sept-Îles, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 21 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 3/31/2015 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the WNW at knots.

On 31 March 2015, the bulk carrier "LARK" sustained a propulsion failure 7 nautical miles off Sept-Îles, QC and a black-out 7 hours later while in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The 2 failures were caused by clogged fuel filters; the crew cleaned the filters and the vessel resumed its voyage.