This investigation has been completed. The report was released on 01 August 2018.
Loss of power and subsequent grounding
Chemical product carrier Bro Anna
Beauharnois, Quebec
The occurrence
On , the chemical product carrier Bro Anna reported a total failure of the propulsion and the steering gear near Beauharnois, Quebec. Subsequently, the vessel ran aground on the south side of the channel. No pollution or injuries were reported.
Media materials
News release
Investigation report: August 2017 loss of power and subsequent grounding in Beauharnois, Quebec
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Deployment notice
TSB deploys a team of investigators to Beauharnois, Quebec, following the grounding of a chemical tanker
Québec, Quebec, 30 August 2017 — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed a team of investigators to Beauharnois, Quebec to assess the grounding of the chemical tanker Bro Anna. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.
Investigation information
M17C0205
Loss of power and subsequent grounding
Chemical product carrier Bro Anna
Beauharnois, Quebec
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Class of investigation
This is a class 4 investigation. These investigations are limited in scope, and while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not contain findings or recommendations. Class 4 investigations are generally completed within 220 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.
TSB investigation process
There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation
- Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
- 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.
- 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.