On 10/1/1998 , the vessel DOUG MCKEIL (Official Number 817051) was involved in a not involved in ILE D'ANTICOSTI, QUE.,.

The vessel, with 9 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

In strong winds, the tow line of the tug DOUG MCKEIL parted and her barge with drums of fuel on deck was set adrift. Possibility of grounding on Anticosti Is.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSE at 45.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/16/1998.