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Marine transportation safety investigation report

Statistical summary: Marine transportation occurrences in 2016

Foreword

This document is a summary of selected 2016 marine safety data. It covers commercial vessels, which include all vessels registered or licensed to operate commercially. Pleasure craft occurrences are not normally included unless they also involve a commercial vessel.

The TSB gathers and uses this data during the course of its investigations to analyse safety deficiencies and identify risks in the Canadian transportation system.

Statistical summary: Marine transportation occurrences in 2014

Foreword

This document provides Canadians with an annual summary of selected marine safety data. It covers commercial vessels, which include all vessels registered or licensed to operate commercially. Pleasure craft occurrences are not normally included unless they also involve a commercial vessel. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) gathers and uses this data during the course of our investigations to analyze safety deficiencies and identify risks in the Canadian transportation system.

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<h2>The TSB highlights the risks of mooring operations following the 2022 fatal accident in the Cap-aux-Meules harbour, Quebec </h2>

The TSB highlights the risks of mooring operations following the 2022 fatal accident in the Cap-aux-Meules harbour, Quebec

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Marine transportation safety investigation M24C0017

The occurrence

On , the container ship MSC Sao Paulo V reported being disabled with a fire in its engine room while navigating near the Laurentian Pilotage Authority station in Les Escoumins, Quebec.

The vessel lost power, and the fixed fire suppression system was triggered. The vessel drifted into the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park where it dropped anchor, and the fire was extinguished.

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<h2>Vessel design and level of emergency preparedness contributed to loss of life near St. John’s Harbour</h2>

Vessel design and level of emergency preparedness contributed to loss of life near St. John’s Harbour

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<h2>Investigation report: Crew member injured during mooring operations aboard vessel <em>Asterix</em></h2>

Investigation report: Crew member injured during mooring operations aboard vessel Asterix

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<h2>TSB releases investigation report into 2021 capsizing of a rescue boat and subsequent loss of life in Montréal, Quebec</h2>

TSB releases investigation report into 2021 capsizing of a rescue boat and subsequent loss of life in Montréal, Quebec

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