On 4/16/2018 , the vessel GABRIEL N. (Official Number 819116) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in In l'étang-du-Nord harbour, Magdelen harbour, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 4 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 4/18/2018 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 5.00 knots.

On 16 April 2018, the fishing vessel "GABRIEL N.", with 4 people on board, sustained a steering gear pump failure and ran aground near the entrance of the L’Étang-du-Nord harbour, Magdalene Island QC. The vessel was subsequently refloated with the help of two other fishing vessels and the Canadian Coast Guard ship "CAP-AUX-MEULES". After inspection and repairs the vessel resumed its voyage.