Marine transportation

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Marine transportation safety investigation report

Marine transportation safety investigation M18C0105

The occurrence

On 29 May 2018, the product/chemical tanker Chem Norma sustained a steering gear failure and subsequently ran aground off Morrisburg, Ontario. The vessel was assisted by the tugs Ocean K. Rusby, Ocean Pierre Julien and Ocean Tundra, and was refloated on 03 June 2018. The vessel sustained damage to its hull, rudder, and propeller. No injuries or pollution were reported.

Marine transportation safety investigation M17P0244

The occurrence

On 7 August 2018, the tug Ocean Monarch, with 3 people on board and towing the barge EVCO No. 15 made bottom contact in the Princess Royal Channel near Graham Reach, British Columbia. The tug's hull and starboard propeller nozzle were damaged. The tug continued on its voyage to Kitimat, British Columbia, using its port engine. There was no pollution reported.