On 10/16/2014, the vessel ROTER SAND (Official Number 837189) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Les Escoumains, QC, 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.

On 16 October 2014, the sail training vessel "ROTER SAND", with 7 people on board, reported its foremast fell after its bowsprit broke, on the St. Lawrence River off Pointe-à-Boisvert, QC. The vessel proceeded to Les Escoumins on the its auxiliary propulsion escorted by the Canadian Coast Guard Cutter "CAP PERCÉ”. No injuries or pollution reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/16/2014.