On 10/2/2018 , the vessel LAKE ONTARIO (Official Number 4214) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sorel-Tracy, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 02 October 2018, the bulk carrier "LAKE ONTARIO" sustained a main engine failure on its approach to the anchorage of Sorel-Tracy, QC. The vessel dropped the anchor to assess the problem. No pollution or damage was reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/2/2018 .