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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

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