On 10/19/2016, the vessel CORAL JASPER (Official Number 4383212) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sorel, QC., QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 19 October 2016, the bulk carrier "CORAL JASPER" sustained a failure of its steering gear near Sorel, QC. Despite emergency manoeuvers, the vessel made contact with the bottom outside the channel, but subsequently moved, with the assistance of a tug, to a nearby anchorage for inspection. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at 12.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/19/2016.