On 7/13/1991 , the vessel PORT MECHINS (Official Number 183139) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ANCRAGE BATISCAN, QUEBEC,.

The vessel, with 16 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

SNAGGED OLD WIRE IN PROPELLER SHAFT WHILE DREDGING. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1992 .