On 8/19/2018 , the vessel QIKIQTAALUK W. (Official Number 841795) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Qikiqtarjuaq, NU, NUNAVUT (NU).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 19 August 2018, the product/chemical tanker "QIKIQTAALUK W." had a blackout due to a failure of the ship's generator while at the anchorage of Qikiqtarjuaq, NU. The vessel was disabled and in danger of being beset in ice. Repairs were made and completed on 20 August 2018.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 2.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/19/2018 .