On 9/19/2002 , the vessel GOLD RIVER (Official Number 8045) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF SECTION 11 PORT OF TROIS RIVIERES, QUÉBEC, 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.

The pilot of the upbound vessel "GOLD RIVER" reportedly experienced steering problems which forced the vessel to rapidly anchor.. 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 9/20/2002 .