On 8/5/2005 1, the vessel FRONTENAC HOWE ISLANDER (Official Number 826946) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in BATEAU CHANNEL, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, ONTARIO (ON).
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/16/2005 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 4.00 knots.
On 05 August, at 0000 while crossing Bateau Channel, St.Lawrence River, the drive cable of the cable ferry "FRONTENAC HOWE ISLANDER" broke. The ferry was pulled to the main dock using a shoreside vehicle.