On 4/22/2018 , the vessel MICHIGAN (Official Number 650770) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Québec, 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 22 April 2018, the tug "MICHIGAN" sustained a failure of its starboard main engine gearbox while pushing the barge "GREAT LAKES" off Québec, QC. The composite unit continued on its voyage with the port main engine.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/22/2018 .