On 6/1/2015 1, the vessel DESERT HOPE (Official Number 4411) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sept-Îles, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 20 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 01 June 2015, the bulk carrier "DESERT HOPE" reported its boiler being out of order while alongside the dock, at the Pointe-Noire terminal, 4 nautical miles SW of Sept-Îles, QC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/1/2015 1.