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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

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