On 3/24/2001 , the vessel DAUPHIN BLEU I (Official Number 820201) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in MAGDALEN ISLANDS, QUEBEC, 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.

Bolts holding the fishing vessel's rudder in place parted. As a result the rudder fouled the propeller rendering the vessel not under command. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/10/2001.