On 5/30/2017 , the vessel JEAN FRANCOIS B. (Official Number 812576) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Magdelen Islands, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 30 May 2017, the fishing vessel "JEAN FRANCOIS B." sustained a total failure of the main engine off shore Madgelen Islands, QC. The vessel was towed by another fishing vessel. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the E at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/30/2017 .