On 4/23/2012 , the vessel EPINETTE II (Official Number 322226) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in LES MECHINS, 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 pollution.
On 23 April 2012, the tug "EPINETTE II" sustained a steering gear failure while towing the ¨GRANDE BAIE¨ off Les Mechins, Quebec. Both vessels where towed into Les Mechins by the tug ¨VACHON¨. Neither injuries nor pollution reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN
Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/24/2012 .