On 5/14/2019 , the vessel SHOVELER (Official Number 9459979) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Trois-Rivières, QC., QUEBEC (QC).

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

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/14/2019 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

On 14 May 2019, the bulk carrier "SHOVELER", under the conduct of a pilot, reported a failure of the vessel's astern propulsion machinery on departure from the Pointe des Ormes anchorage off Trois-Rivières, QC. The crew carried out repairs at anchor and the vessel resumed its voyage.