On 5/17/2006 , the vessel YVON ROBERT (Official Number 331057) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in GRANDE ENTREE, MAGDALEN ISLANDS, 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 8/8/2006 7. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SW at 17.00 knots.
On 17 May 06 off Grande Entree, Magdalen Islands, the fishing vessel YVON ROBERT experienced a steering gear failure