On 9/21/2009 , the vessel AVATAQ (Official Number 831657) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NEAR SALLUIT, NU, NUNAVUT (NU).

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 pollution.

On 21 September 2009, the general cargo vessel "AVATAQ", while proceeding through Western Hudson Strait, experienced multiple engine failures and called for assistance. V/L went to anchor but could not hold position. CCG SAR tasked to assist.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/30/2009 .