Marine transportation

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Marine transportation safety investigation report

Marine transportation safety investigation M22A0258

The occurrence

The ferry Holiday Island operated on a 75-minute route that crosses the Northumberland Strait between Caribou, Nova Scotia, and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island (PEI). On 22 July 2022, the vessel departed for Wood Islands on the 2nd voyage of the day. As the vessel approached Wood Islands, the fire alarm sounded in response to an engine room fire. The engines were shut down immediately and the fuel supply valves were closed shortly afterward.

Marine transportation safety investigation M22C0231

The occurrence

On 20 August 2022, at around 1700 Eastern Daylight Time, the passenger ferry Sam McBride, with 6 crew members and approximately 910 passengers on board, struck the dock while berthing at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in Toronto, Ontario. Twenty passengers were reported injured. Emergency services responded to the occurrence and 6 of the injured passengers were taken to hospital. The vessel and dock sustained damage. No pollution was reported.

Marine transportation safety investigation M22A0355

The occurrence

On 26 October 2022, the passenger vessel Kawartha Spirit had a bottom contact near Purcells Cove at the entrance to Northwest Arm of Halifax, where it was navigating in restricted visibility with 59 people on board. This contact resulted in damage to both propellers and port rudder.

The vessel was able to return to its berth in Halifax under its own power. No pollution or injuries were reported.

Marine transportation safety investigation M22C0338

The occurrence

On , the oil and chemical tanker Kivalliq W. was transiting toward Baker Lake, Nunavut, and reported making bottom contact with an uncharted object while exiting the Chesterfield Narrows. As a result, the vessel sustained damage on the starboard side. The vessel was cleared to complete its voyage on its own and proceeded to Les Méchins, Quebec, to dry-dock.

No pollution was reported.