On 3/11/2019 , the vessel NBA VERMEER (Official Number 4419012) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sept-Iles, 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 11 March 2019, the bulk carrier "NBA VERMEER" was reported disabled due to a main engine failure, on the St. Lawrence River 25 nautical miles ESE of Sept-Iles, QC. The crew carried out the repairs while the vessel was drifting and the vessel resumed its voyage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/11/2019 .