On 5/17/2006 , the vessel RENE CHRISTINE (Official Number 809295) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in MAGDALEN ISLANDS, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 17 May 06, off the Magdalen Islands, the F/V RENE CHRISTINE sustained a propulsion system failure in way of the propeller shaft, requiring the vessel to be towed to port. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/13/2006 .