On 5/21/2008 , the vessel OCEAN BASQUE I (Official Number 815636) was involved in a non-reportable/voluntary in OFF PTE ST-JEAN I.O. QUEBEC, 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/5/2008 9. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 20.00 knots.
On 21 May 2008, the towing cable between the tug SERVICE BOAT NO.2 and the barge "OCEAN BASQUE 1" parted. Both vessels were thereafter towed to Québec City by the tug OCEAN RAYMOND LEMAY.