On 8/9/2017 1, the vessel SEDNA DESGAGNES (Official Number 833433) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Portneuf, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 17 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 09 August 2017, the general cargo vessel "SEDNA DESGAGNES" sustained a gyrocompass failure 1 nautical mile SE of Portneuf, QC and subsequently exited the buoyed channel. The anchor was dropped and the vessel was stopped using the main engine. The vessel was brought back in the channel without touching bottom and the vessel continued on its voyage to Québec, QC for inspection and repairs.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/9/2017 1.