On 12/25/2005, the vessel ST. MARCO (Official Number 11958) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SAULT AU COCHON, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, 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 12/28/2005. Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the E at 40.00 knots.
On 25 December 05 off Sault au Cochon on the St.Lawrence river, the tanker ST MARCO experienced a total black out as a result of sea suction problems.