On 5/19/2015 , the vessel JOEL J. MICHEL (Official Number 8166398) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Havre-aux-Maisons, Iles De La Madeleine, QC, 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 none pollution.

On 19 May 2015, the fishing vessel "JOEL J. MICHEL" was reported disabled with engine failure 5.5 nautical miles SSE of Havre-aux-Maisons, QC. The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel "ÉTOILE FILANTE II" towed the vessel to Cap Aux Meules, QC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/19/2015 .