On 8/13/2001 , the vessel NIDE-P. (Official Number 393074) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, QUEBEC (QC).
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/31/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
The fishing vessel NIDE-P. sustained a steering gear failure requiring the vessel to be towed into port by the CCGS GEORGE R PEARKES.