On 12/21/2020, the vessel ESPADA DESGAGNES (Official Number 838121) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Bécancour, 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 21 December 2020, the crude/product tanker "ESPADA DESGAGNES" reported the failure of a main engine fuel oil pump while downbound in the St. Lawrence River. The vessel proceeded under reduced propulsive power to the anchorage off Bécancour, QC, where the crew carried out repairs. The vessel subsequently resumed its voyage to Québec, QC. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/21/2020.