On 6/1/2005 1, the vessel SAMUEL A. (Official Number 809292) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF MAGDELAIN ISLANDS, QUE., QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 0 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/28/2005 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots.
On 01 June 2005, the f/v Samuel A lost steering and had to be towed to port by another fishing vessel.