On 8/6/2014 1, the vessel SICHEM ONOMICHI (Official Number 393473) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Saguenay river, L'Anse de Roche,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 8/6/2014 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On 06 August 2014, the MT "SICHEM ONOMICHI" experienced a steering gear failure while transiting on the Saguenay River, Qc. The vessel had to slow down and uses the emergency steering controls for few minutes.