Table 1. Marine occurrences (types, vessels and losses involved)
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Severe weather conditions contributed to the sinking of a fishing vessel near Canso, Nova Scotia
Marine transportation safety investigation M24C0256
The occurrence
On 18 October 2024, the passenger ferry Radisson reported that it had struck the wharf after experiencing a total failure of its engine's bridge control system while docking in Québec, Quebec.
Following the striking, the crew was able to secure the vessel at the dock and assisted the injured passengers while waiting for medical transport. Damage to the starboard bow above the waterline was assessed. The TSB is investigating.
Table 2. Details of occurrences, losses and vessels involved by region, September 2024
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2024 | 2023 | 2019-2023 average | 2024 | 2023 | 2019-2023 average | |
TSB deploys a team of investigators following a dock striking involving the ferry Radisson in Québec, Quebec
Table 1. Marine occurrences (types, vessels and losses involved), September 2024
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2024 | 2023 | 2019-2023 average | 2024 | 2023 | 2019-2023 average | |
Marine transportation safety investigation M24C0217
The occurrence
On 22 August 2024, the general cargo vessel Heemskerkgracht ran aground after losing propulsion in the South Shore Canal of the St. Lawrence Seaway off Kahnawake, Quebec. The vessel was anchored while awaiting assistance and was later refloated and towed to the Port of Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Quebec. There were no injuries or pollution reported. The vessel sustained minor damage to its hull.
Marine transportation safety investigation M24A0269
The occurrence
On 18 July 2024, the fishing vessel Elite Navigator, with a crew of 7, was reported overdue 130 nautical miles east-northeast of Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.
