On 10/13/2013, the vessel LAC VANCOUVER (Official Number 169899) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in MARSOUI, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

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 unknown pollution.

On 13 October 2013, the tug "LAC VANCOUVER" experienced a steering gear failure while transiting on the Gulf of St. Lawrence off Marsoui, QC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/15/2013.