On 7/26/2003 , the vessel SIRIUS-1 (Official Number 822237) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in CAP-DE-LA-MADELEINE, FLEUVE SAINT-LAURENT, 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.

The hydrofoil ''SIRIUS-1'' with passengers on board, experienced engine problems. Passengers were safely transfer to the ''POLINA III''. No damage involved.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/28/2003 .