On 8/7/2016 1, the vessel WIGEON (Official Number 16656) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Port-Aux-Basque, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

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.

On 07 August 2016, the bulk carrier "WIGEON" reported main engine failures while crossing the Atlantic and in the Cabot Strait, and had to stop at sea. The vessel proceed at reduced speed to Les Rasades anchorage, south of Les Escoumins,QC for repairs.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/8/2016 1.