Associated links (M24A0269)
Investigation report: Fire and abandonment of fishing vessel off Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (M24A0269) into the July 17, 2024 fire and subsequent abandonment of the fishing vessel Elite Navigator, approximately 130 nautical miles east-northeast of Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The TSB conducted a limited-scope, class 4 investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues. See the Policy on Occurrence Classification for more information.
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.
For more information, contact:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Media Relations
Telephone: 819-360-4376
Email: media@tsb.gc.ca