On 7/19/2018 , the vessel BOW PIONEER (Official Number 397705) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Gaspé, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 25 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 19 July 2018, the product/chemical tanker "BOW PIONEER" reported the failure of the astern mode of its main engine while in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the W at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/19/2018 .