On 12/19/2018, the vessel BBC DELAWARE (Official Number 4288) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Cap-Santé, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 19 December 2018, the general cargo vessel "BBC DELAWARE" experienced a steering gear control failure while transiting the St. Lawrence River off Cap-Santé, QC. The vessel continued its voyage using an alternative steering gear control mode. The vessel plans to stop in Trois-Rivières, QC for repairs. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/19/2018.