On 4/22/2006 , the vessel PASTEL (Official Number 801087) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in BAIE DES CHALEURS, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/4/2006 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.

While departing from the port of Ste Therese de Gaspé on 22 April 06, the fishing vessel PASTEL sustained a steering gear failure. The vessel was towed back to port by the RENAISSANCE