On 8/2/2017 1, the vessel LOWLANDS SAGUENAY (Official Number 400931) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Saint-Jean -de-L'Ile-D'Orléans, QC, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 21 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 8/2/2017 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at knots.
On 02 August 2017, the bulk carrier "LOWLANDS SAGUENAY" reported a main engine malfunction near Batiscan, QC. The vessel proceeded at reduced speed to the anchorage near Îles-d’Orleans, QC for repairs.