On 12/12/2000, the vessel GOVIKEN (Official Number 730596) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in UPPER BEAUHARNOIS LOCK FRONT, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 22 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The M/V "GOVIKEN" sustained several problems with the Controlable Picth Propeller between upper Beauharnois Canal and the Cote Ste. Catherine anchorage.
. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as snow. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/21/2001 .