On 4/28/2016 , the vessel PALAU (Official Number 9501899) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Beauharnois, 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 4/29/2016 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
On 28 April 2016, the general cargo vessel "PALAU" sustained a steering gear failure while entering the St. Lawrence Seaway Lock #4 off Beauharnois, QC. The crew carried out the repairs and the vessel later resumed its voyage towards Hamilton, ON.