Marine transportation

Marine Investigation Report M03N0050
Fire on Vehicle Deck of the Ro-Ro Passenger Ferry Joseph and Clara Smallwood
8 Nautical Miles South of Port aux Basques,
Newfoundland and Labrador
May 12, 2003

As a result of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigation, significant action has already been taken by appropriate stakeholders to make marine transportation safer in Canada.

Sinking and loss of life - amphibious passenger vehicle Lady Duck Ottawa River June 23, 2002

Pre-departure safety briefings

In July 2002, the TSB sent Marine Safety Advisory (MSA) 07/02 to Transport Canada (TC) indicating that steps should be taken to ensure that operators of passenger vessels conduct required safety briefings before departure and that the content and delivery of those briefings are in keeping with the intent of the regulation.