On 7/13/2003 , the vessel SAUVAGILES (Official Number 818494) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, QUE, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 2 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/11/2003 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
Off Riviere du Loup on 13 July 2003, the excursion boat SAUVAGILES experienced a main engine failure. The 11 passengers on board were transfered onto the LE PETIT LIEVRE which brought them safely back to port.