Marine transportation
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Marine transportation safety investigation report
Marine transportation safety investigation M19C0043
The occurrence
On , the roll-on roll-off passenger ferry Apollo struck the dock while berthing in Godbout, Quebec. The vessel sustained damage to its hull.
No injuries and no pollution were reported.
Marine transportation safety investigation M19A0025
Workboat Captain Jim
Approximately 4 NM southeast of Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia
Marine transportation safety investigation M19P0057
The occurrence
On 17 March 2019, the bulk carrier Caravos Harmony, under the conduct of a pilot, was proceeding to an anchorage in Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia, when it struck the anchored bulk carrier Pan Acacia. Both vessels sustained damage. No pollution or injuries were reported.
Marine transportation safety investigation M19A0090
The occurrence
On , an unnamed and unregistered oyster boat, with 3 people on board, capsized 0.5 nautical miles west of Bayfield, Nova Scotia. Two crew members lost their lives and one crew member survived. Local residents, first responders and an RCMP helicopter assisted in rescuing the crew.
Marine transportation safety investigation M19A0228
The occurrence
On 30 June 2019, the 138.5 m cargo vessel BBC Oregon, with 13 people on board, departed Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador, after discharging a partial load of pipe. Weather conditions were favourable with clear skies, winds from the south-southeast at 4 to 6 knots, seas of less than 0.3 m, and visibility of 2 nautical miles. There was no marine pilot on board, nor was one required.
Marine transportation safety investigation M18P0257
Roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Spirit of Vancouver Island
Swartz Bay, North Saanich
British Columbia
31 August 2018
Marine transportation safety investigation M19C0403
The occurrence
On 15 December 2019, the bulk carrier Tecumseh had a fire in the engine room while transiting the Detroit River off Windsor, Ontario. There were 16 crew members on board at the time. The vessel dropped both anchors, and the fixed fire suppression system was used to extinguish the fire. The fire later re-ignited, and the vessel was towed to the Port of Windsor, where the fire was extinguished on 16 December with the assistance of shore-based resources.
Marine transportation safety investigation M19P0246
Tug Sheena M and barge Seaspan 566
Williamsons Landing, British Columbia
01 October 2019
Marine transportation safety investigation M19P0279
Rail barge Nana Provider (United States official number 1197833)
Discovery Passage, British Columbia