On 6/15/1999 , the vessel EXPLORATHOR 1 (Official Number 818502) was involved in a risk of sinking in BAIE DE GASPÉ, QUE,.

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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/9/1999 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 6.00 knots.

The whale watching boat "EXPLORATHOR 1" was taking on water, reportedly from a loose sea-water pipe associated with the exhaust system. The vessel returned to the port of Gaspé under her own power to undergo repairs.