Marine transportation

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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

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

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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.

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Figure 1. The Atlantic Vision (Source: Groupe Océan)

A breakdown in communication resulted in an accident during mooring operations in 2023 in Les Méchins, Quebec

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