Marine transportation

The occurrence

On 09 March 2015, the fishing vessel Four Ladies 2003, with 3 people on board, reported a crew member overboard 15 nautical miles south of Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia. The fishing vessel 3 P's and a PA recovered the person, and rescue specialists from the Canadian Coast Guard Cutter Spray went on board to provide assistance. The person was transferred to an ambulance at West Head wharf, Nova Scotia, but was pronounced deceased at hospital.

The occurrence

On 14 July 2014, the bulk carrier AMAKUSA ISLAND grounded south of Gull Rocks when the vessel departed Prince Rupert, BC. The vessel started taking on water. No pollution was reported. The TSB deployed a team of investigators.

The occurrence

On 12 June 2014, the crab fishing vessel "Five Star", with 2 persons on board, was reported sunk, near Kelsey Bay in the Johnstone Strait. The master is missing and presumed drowned. The deckhand, wearing a personal floatation device, managed to swim ashore and contact 911. A TSB investigator was assigned to the accident.

The occurrence

On 11 February 2014, the tug Jose Narvaez, while towing an empty barge down the South Arm Fraser River, British Columbia, sustained a main engine crankcase explosion. The tug and barge were towed back to the dock and secured. No injury or pollution was reported.

The occurrence

On 25 January 2014, the container vessel "Cap Blanche" was inbound from Sand Heads, BC for Fraser Surrey Docks when the vessel grounded near Steveston, BC. The vessel was able to refloat itself without the assistance of tugs and proceeded to the berth. No pollution or injuries were reported.

The occurrence

On 14 October 2014, the tanker "NANNY" touched bottom south of Deer Island, Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut. The tanker was outbound from Baker Lake, destined for the coast of Labrador, Nfld and Labrador, with a partial load of diesel on board. A 2 foot crack was reported in number 3 ballast tank allowing ingress of water. There were no injuries or pollution reported. The vessel continued on its voyage.

Tug Vachon and bulk carrier Orient Crusader
Port-Cartier, Quebec
12 September 2014

The occurrence

On 12 September 2014, the harbor tug "Vachon", while manoeuvring to berth the bulk carrier "Orient Crusader", made contact with the breakwater in Port Cartier, QC. Damage was reported to the tug and breakwater.

The occurrence

On 11 August 2014, the passenger vessel "LA RELEVE II", with 35 persons on board, reported a fire in the engine compartment off Havre-Saint-Pierre, QC. The passengers were evacuated onto the vessel liferafts. The fire was extinguished by the crew. No injuries or pollution. The TSB is conducting an investigation.

The occurrence

On 12 June 2014, the MV "Atlantic Erie" experienced electrical problems and ran aground while proceeding towards the upper lock of the Canal Welland in Port Colborne, Ontario. No injury or pollution was reported. The TSB deployed a team of investigators.