The TSB has completed this investigation. The report was published on 21 January 2014.
Collision
Fishing vessel Viking Storm and
Fishing vessel Maverick
30 nautical miles off La Push, Washington,
United States
The occurrence
On , at approximately 0430 Pacific Daylight Time, the Canadian fishing vessel Viking Storm collided with the American fishing vessel Maverick in thick fog, 30 nautical miles off La Push, Washington. The Maverick capsized and sank from the impact; 3 of the 4 crew members on board survived and were rescued by the Viking Storm. The fourth crew member was never found and is presumed drowned.
Media materials
Deployment notice
Transportation Safety Board of Canada deploys a team of investigators to a marine accident off the coast of Washington State, USA
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is deploying a team of investigators to Ucluelet, B.C to meet a Canadian fishing vessel involved in a collision with a U.S fishing vessel off the coast of Washington state, outside U.S territorial waters. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.
Investigation information
M12F0011
Collision
Fishing vessel Viking Storm and
Fishing vessel Maverick
30 nautical miles off La Push, Washington,
United States
Investigator-in-charge
William Dutrizac has been a senior investigator at the Transportation Safety Board of Canada since late 2007. Prior to joining the TSB, Mr. Dutrizac, was an Inspector with Transport Canada related to pollution preparedness and response. He also served as an officer on board various Coast Guard ships and in command of a hovercraft. He has worked for the Canadian Coast Guard in a variety of positions related to contingency planning.
Mr. Dutrizac is a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
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Class of investigation
This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.
TSB investigation process
There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation
- Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
- Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
- Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.
For more information, see our Investigation process page.
The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.