Machinery FailureMinor
May 9, 2026Pointe des Roches, QUEBEC (QC)
On 09 May 2026, the ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD" reported a total engine failure and a subsequent loss of propulsion upon departure from L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC. The propulsion was restored and the vessel proceeded to Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, QC for investigation and repairs.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Nov 8, 2021Québec City, QUEBEC (QC)
On 08 November 2021, the ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD", with no crew on board, was reported having struck a dock while being pushed by the tug "OCEAN HENRY BAIN" in Québec, QC. The "JOSEPH-SAVARD" and the dock sustained minor damage.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Dec 27, 2020L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 27 December 2020, the passenger ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD" reported water ingress into a void space on the vessel prior to departure from l'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC. The vessel remained moored while the crew carried out repairs and then subsequently resumed operations.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Mar 15, 2020L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 15 March 2020, the ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD" allided with the dock during the arrival manoeuvers in L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC. The vessel's forward compartment was breached and the rubbing strake was damaged. The vessel continued its operations.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jan 31, 2020L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 31 January 2020, the ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD" reported one of its inflatable liferafts disabled while berthing in L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC. The vessel continued its operation with a reduced passenger capacity.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jul 4, 2016Moored at Iles aux Coudres ferry dock, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 04 July 2016, the ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD" reported a main gearbox failure off l’Île aux Coudres, QC. No injuries or pollution reported.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Apr 10, 2016Ferry dock at Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, QC., QUEBEC (QC)
On 10 April 2016, the ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD" struck the bottom of a dock fender while berthing at low tide in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, QC. There were no injuries or pollution. As damage was reported to a marine evacuation system, the number of passengers authorized was reduced until repairs were carried out.
GroundingMinor
Mar 21, 2015Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 21 March 2015, the ferry "JOSEPH-SAVARD" made contact with the bottom while approaching the dock at l'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC. No damage occurred and the vessel resumed its operations.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
