On 5/12/2005 , the vessel CATHY DAVID (Official Number 807313) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF MADELEINE ISLANDS, 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 unknown pollution.

On 12 May 2005, the f/v Cathy David experienced steering failure. Vessel was towed back to Cap-aux-Meules by CCGS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/13/2005 .