On 2/18/2019 , the vessel SIDERIS GS (Official Number 2731) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Gaspe, QC, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 0 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 2/18/2019 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On 18 February 2019, the bulk carrier "SIDERIS GS" became disabled when the main engine overheated because the sea water system was blocked by ice in the Honguedo Strait, south of Anticosti Island, QC. The crew carried out repairs while the vessel was drifting and the vessel resumed its voyage.