HIGHLANDERS compliance dossier

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Feb 25, 2026Channel Head, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)

  On 25 February 2026, the ferry "HIGHLANDERS", with 130 people on board, reported a total failure of an auxiliary generator in Cabot Strait off Port-aux-Basques, NL. The vessel proceeded into the harbour and the crew investigated the issue alongside.

• Striking/AllisionModerate
  May 23, 2025Les Méchins, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 23 May 2025, the ro-pax ferry "HIGHLANDERS" " reported losing propulsion due to a fouled propeller while leaving the dry dock in Les Méchins, QC. The ferry was moved back to the dock using a tug and mooring lines. The vessel sustained minor damage while redocking.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Mar 25, 2021Long Point, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  On 25 March 2021, the ferry "HIGHLANDERS" reported the failure of its shaft alternator due to a bearing issue.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  May 7, 2020Port-aux-basques, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)

  On 07 May 2020, the ferry "HIGHLANDERS", with 70 people on board, reported a hydraulic oil leak from the bow thruster before departing the berth in Channel-Port aux Basques, NL. The bow thruster was taken out of service and the hydraulic tanks were drained.

• Personnel CasualtySerious
  Jul 25, 2019Marine Atlantic Terminal, North Sydney, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  On 25 July 2019, the ferry "HIGHLANDERS", with 85 people on board, whiled docked in North Sydney, NS, reported that a crew member slipped and fell on deck and sustained a fracture as a result.

• Personnel CasualtySerious
  Nov 25, 2018Sydney Harbour, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  On 25 November 2018, the ferry "HIGHLANDERS" reported that a stevedore sustained serious injuries while mooring the vessel in North Sydney, NS. The stevedore was medevaced to a local hospital.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jun 27, 2018Port-aux-Basques Harbour, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)

  On 27 June 2018, the ferry "HIGHLANDERS" reported a total failure of its starboard engine. The engine was re-started after leaving the harbour.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  May 24, 2017Port aux Basques, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)

  On 24 May 2017, the passenger ferry "HIGHLANDERS", with 85 people on board, reported being disabled with both engines unserviceable 27 nautical miles SSW of Port aux Basques, NL. The crew subsequently carried out the repairs and the vessel continued its voyage.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.