On 8/18/1996 , the vessel KATERI II (Official Number 369399) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ILES AUX RAISINS, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, QUE.,.

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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/19/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as .

The excursion boat with 40 passengers on board experienced an engine break down due to a faulty water pump. Because of the overheated engine, the boat had to be towed into a marina by the CCG cutter CG1205.