Marine transportation

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Deployment
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Marine transportation safety investigation report
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Figure 2. CCGS Jean Goodwill (Source: Canadian Coast Guard)

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.


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Deployment

TSB deploys a team of investigators following a dock striking involving the ferry Radisson in Québec, Quebec