On 5/18/1989 , the vessel DAVID V. (Official Number 372779) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 1 MN A L'EST DES ILES DE LA MADELEINE, QUEBEC,.

The vessel, with 2 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 11/21/1989. Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots.

VSL DISABLED AFTER HER RUDDER STRUCK THE PROPELLOR AND BROKE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89