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TSB investigation: Lifeboat release hook failure linked to poor SOLAS compliance

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) issued an investigation report on a lifeboat release hook failure during a drill on the passenger ferry ‘Northern Ranger’ in October 2017, which led to minor injuries. The failure was linked to poor compliance with SOLAS and operator’s manual.

The incident

On 11 October 2017, the starboard lifeboat of the passenger ferry Northern Ranger was undergoing operational testing at the dock in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, when its forward release hook...

https://safety4sea.com/tsb-investigation-lifeboat-release-hook-failure-linked-to-poor-solas-compliance/

Helm’s Wrong Rudder Setting Results in Grounding

Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) reported the investigation summary of the grounding of MSC Monica at Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, in January 2016.

Summary of the Incident
  • On 22 January 2016, the container vessel MSC Monica ran aground on the St. Lawrence River 1 nautical mile north-northeast of Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
  • The vessel was re-floated the following day with the assistance of 3 tugs and proceeded to Québec, Quebec, to undergo the necessary...

http://mfame.guru/helms-wrong-rudder-setting-results-in-grounding/

Tug capsizes due to lack of training and oversight

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada discusses a capsize incident, where the George H Ledcor was towing another barge and resulted to the former’s capsize.The event resulted to a seriously injured crewmember and an unknown quantity of oil spill.

The Incident

The George H Ledcor, on August 13, 2018, was towing the loaded gravel barge Evco 55, with the assist tug Westview Chinook pushing to an unloading facility in the north arm of the Fraser River, British Columbia.

At about 2210 local time,...

https://safety4sea.com/tug-capsizes-due-to-lack-of-training-and-oversight/

Watch: Factors and recovering methods for girding incidents

Between 2005 and 2018, the TSB received reports of 26 girding situations resulting in 21 capsizings. Girding occurs when a vessel is pulled broadside by a towline force and is unable to manoeuver out of this position. The TSB created this video to illustrate the factors leading to girding and the recovery methods.

Girding happens quickly and is a high impact event. When it does happen the consequences can be serious.

According to the video, when the TSB is called to a scene when girding has...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-factors-and-recovering-methods-for-girding-incidents/

TSB issues report on Captain fatality onboard Sage Amazon

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued an investigation report on the Captain fatality onboard the bulk carrier ‘Sage Amazon’ while at the Port-Daniel–Gascons, in Quebec, in March 2018. The Captain’s death was caused by a cardiac event that led to his fall from ladder.
Summary

On 17 March 2018, the master of the bulk carrier Sage Amazon experienced a cardiac event while standing on an access ladder of No. 3 cargo hold. He fell from the ladder onto the main deck, receiving serious head...

https://safety4sea.com/tsb-issues-report-on-captain-fatality-onboard-sage-amazon/

Lessons learned: Possible bottom contact

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued an investigation report on a possible bottom contact involving the bulk carrier ‘Maccoa’ in Kahnawake, Quebec, in November 2018. TSB noted that when a vessel approaches a Seaway lift bridge and the bridge cannot be raised to allow the vessel to pass, the vessel’s master or pilot must take appropriate action to avoid passing the limit of approach sign.

The incident

On 6 November 2018, at 0935, the Maccoa left the Saint-Lambert Lock, making speed of...

https://safety4sea.com/lessons-learned-possible-bottom-contact/

Not a Vessel Fire! Is it Fumigation?

  • White smoke pouring off the ship was visible from the Lions Gate Bridge and the shoreline.
  • The billowing plumes were the result of a hatch blowing open, resulting in the hold’s contents venting in a process called – fumigation.

A large white plume was visible pouring from a large cargo ship in Vancouver’s harbour late Tuesday afternoon after a hatch blew open, reports CBC News.

Minoan Glory

The ship was found near the Lions Gate Bridge. No flames are visible in the posted footage but a white...

http://mfame.guru/not-a-vessel-fire-is-it-fumigation/

Marine Transportation Safety Investigation Report

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated occurrence for the purpose of advancing transportation safety and published the report in their website.

About the investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted a limited-scope, fact-gathering investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.

Descrip...

http://mfame.guru/marine-transportation-safety-investigation-report/

Two vessels collide at Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will be using a team of investigators to Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia, after a collision between the M.V. Caravos Harmony and the M.V. Pan Acacia took place on March 17.

The two bulk carriers collided at Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia, on March 17, at about 00:20 local time, TSB informed.

It did not reveal any further information regarding the damages, injuries or pollution, but it said that it will gather information and assess the...

https://safety4sea.com/two-vessels-collide-at-vancouver-harbour-british-columbia/

Fishing vessel grounding results to fatality

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) released an investigation report on the grounding of Fishing vessel ‘Fisherman’s Provider II’ that took place on February 6, while the incident resulted to the master of the vessel having a fatal incident.

The Incident

On 6 February 2018, the master and 3 crew members arrived at the company dock in Canso, Nova Scotia, for their fishing voyage.

After the fishing the vessel departed the dock.

During the voyage, the vessel began to broadcast an AIS...

https://safety4sea.com/fishing-vessel-grounding-results-to-fatality/

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