Marine transportation safety investigation M25C0333

Table of contents

    Striking of berth
    Bulk carrier Nordic Oshima
    Port-Alfred, Quebec

    The occurrence

    On 22 December 2025, the bulk carrier Nordic Oshima, with 21 crew members and two pilots on board, struck the berth while being assisted by two tugs for berthing in Port-Alfred, Quebec. The vessel proceeded to a nearby anchorage, and damages were assessed.

    The vessel and the berth sustained major damage. There were no injuries, no water ingress and no pollution reported. The TSB is investigating.

    Media materials

    Deployment notice

    TSB is deploying a team of investigators to Port-Alfred, QC following occurrence involving bulk carrier Nordic Oshima

    Investigation information

    Photos

    Damage to the vessel <em>Nordic Oshima</em> (Source : TSB) Damage to the wharf (Source : TSB)

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    Class of investigation

    This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.

    TSB investigation process

    There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation

    1. Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
    2. Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
    3. Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.

    For more information, see our Investigation process page.

    The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.