Machinery FailureMinor
Aug 6, 2025Vernaci Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 06 August 2025, the fisheries research vessel "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN", with 30 people on board, reported having sustained a loss of propulsion in the Strait of Georgia off Steveston, BC. The issue was resolved, and the vessel resumed its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jul 31, 2024Jamieson Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 31 July 2024, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN" reported having sustained a total failure of its electrical power supply system, causing a loss of propulsion, in Kitasu Bay, BC. The crew resolved the issue while adrift and the vessel resumed its operations using the 2 remaining generators.
Machinery FailureMinor
Mar 15, 2024Cape Cook, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 15 March 2024, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN" reported having sustained a total failure of its bridge propulsion control system in the vicinity of Brooks Bay, BC. The vessel proceeded to Victoria, BC for repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Dec 3, 2023Teece Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 03 December 2023, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN" reported having sustained a total failure of its automated propulsion control system in Boundary Pass, BC. The crew switched to manual propulsion control and proceeded to its destination for a complete assessment.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 30, 2023Point Atkinson, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 30 November 2023, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN", while being assisted by shipyard tugs for sea trials, reported having sutained a total failure of its main engines control systems in Burrard Inlet, BC. The tugs towed the vessel back to the shipyard in Vancouver, BC and assessed the issue.
Machinery FailureMinor
Oct 13, 2023Machta Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 13 October 2023, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN", with 32 people on board, reported having sustained a total failure of its propulsion control system while anchored in Kyuquot Sound, BC. The failure caused the vessel to move full astern on its own, dragging its anchor towards the shore. The bowthruster and the vessel's workboat were used to avoid the grounding while the system was being restored. The anchor was marked and released as the windlass was damaged during the manoeuvre, and the vessel proceeded to Sidney, BC for repairs and an in-depth inquiry.
Machinery FailureMinor
Sep 28, 2022Gowgaia Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 28 September 2022, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN" reported being disabled due to a machinery failure off Moresby Island, BC. The crew carried out repairs and the vessel continued on its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Aug 5, 2022Cape Calvert, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 05 August 2022, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN" reported its port engine as not operational in Queen Charlotte Strait off Calvert Island, BC. The vessel continued on its voyage using its starboard engine.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
