The TSB has completed this investigation. The report was published on 20 February 2019.
Liquefied natural gas fuel equipment failure
Roll-on roll-off passenger ferry F.-A.-Gauthier
Matane, Quebec
The occurrence
On , the RoPax passenger ferry F.-A.-Gauthier, berthed at its wharf in Matane, Quebec, reported the failure of a remotely-operated valve on its power plant's No.2 Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) fuel supply system. Emergency repairs were carried out, and the vessel continued its operations.
No pollution was reported.
Media materials
News release
Investigation report: April 2018 liquefied natural gas fuel equipment failure of a passenger ferry in Matane, Quebec
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Investigation information
M18C0030
Liquefied natural gas fuel equipment failure
Roll-on roll-off passenger ferry F.-A.-Gauthier
Matane, Quebec
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Class of investigation
This is a class 4 investigation. These investigations are limited in scope, and while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not contain findings or recommendations. Class 4 investigations are generally completed within 220 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.
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