
Overview
CCGS Leonard J. Cowley is an ice-strengthened fisheries patrol vessel of the Canadian Coast Guard. The ship entered service in 1984 and is still currently in service. During the Turbot War, the patrol vessel took part in the detainment of the Spanish fishing vessel Estai. Leonard J. Cowley's home port is St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Compliance
On 13 February 2023, the Canadian Coast Guard workboat "C25946NL", known as "CG 281" and with 4 people on board, reported having collided with the fishing vessel "ATLANTIC TREASURE" while attempting to come alongside on St. Pierre Bank, NL. Both vessels continued with their regular operations.
On 03 October 2021, the Canadian Coast Guard survey vessel "LEONARD J. COWLEY" reported that one of its fisheries officers had sustained minor injuries upon falling from a pilot ladder, 168 nautical miles ESE from St. John's, NL. The crew member was wearing a life jacket at the time and was recovered by the rest of the crew quickly.
On 04 September 2020, while hooking up a tow line on the disabled fishing vessel "ABIGAIL GRACE", the Canadian Coast Guard vessel "LEONARD J. COWLEY" struck the fishing vessel causing minor damage. No injuries or pollution were reported.
On 10 March 2020, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LEONARD J. COWLEY", with 28 people on board, reported an allision with the dock in St. John's Harbour, NL. The contact resulted in minor damage to the vessel's hull.
On 26 January 2020, the Canadian Coast Guard ship "LEONARD J. COWLEY", with 23 people on board, reported a close quarters situation with the fishing vessel "NOVO VIRGEM DA BARCA" 235 nautical miles east of Cape Race, NL.
On 05 December 2018, the service ship "LEONARD J. COWLEY", with 26 people on board, reported striking the dock at the coast guard base while berthing in St. John's NL. There was no pollution or injuries reported.
On 17 July 2016, the service ship "LEONARD J. COWLEY", with 24 people on board, reported a person falling in the water during the boarding of the M/T "ALEXANDRA" 287.5 nautical miles ESE of St. John's, NL. There were minor soft tissue injuries but no damage or pollution were reported.
On 27 February 2004, at 0540 UTC, the vessel suffered a general blackout when a ship service generator's bearing failed.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
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