The TSB has completed this investigation. The report was published on 15 April 2024.
Mooring accident
Naval auxiliary supply vessel Asterix
Busan, Republic of Korea
The occurrence
On , a crew member aboard the Canadian naval auxiliary supply vessel Asterix sustained serious injuries during mooring operations in Busan, Republic of Korea. The injured crew member was subsequently evacuated and transported to a local hospital. The TSB is investigating.
Media materials
News release
Investigation report: Crew member injured during mooring operations aboard vessel Asterix
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Investigation information
M23F0012
Mooring accident
Naval auxiliary supply vessel Asterix
Busan, Republic of Korea
Investigator-in-charge
Etienne Seguin-Bertrand joined the TSB in 2022 as a Senior Investigator. Mr. Séguin-Bertrand began his seagoing career in 2007 as a deck officer on Canadian flagged bulk carriers. Prior to joining the TSB, he gained considerable experience in the management of commercial shipping and port operations in Canada, especially in the Great Lakes and Canadian Arctic. Mr. Séguin-Bertrand holds a Chief Mate certificate of competency issued by Transport Canada, as well as a Bachelor of Maritime Studies and a Master of Maritime Management from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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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.