Machinery FailureMinor
Dec 17, 2024Westview dock, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 17 December 2024, the passenger ferry "ISLAND AURORA", reported having lost power due to generator issue prior to docking at Westview Ferry Terminal, BC. The ferry docked safely under battery power.
Machinery FailureMinor
May 2, 2022Alert Bay, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 02 May 2022, the ro-ro ferry "ISLAND AURORA" reported sustaining a failure on its secondary generator, which took the vessel out of service, in Alert Bay, BC. Technicians effected repairs and the vessel resumed its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Oct 17, 2021Alert Bay, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 17 October 2021, the passenger ferry "ISLAND AURORA" reported sustaining the failure of one of its two right angle drives in Alert Bay, BC. The crew carried out repairs and the ferry resumed its scheduled runs the following day.
Near-MissMinor
Aug 27, 2021Port McNeill, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 27 August 2021, the passenger/vehicle ferry "ISLAND AURORA" reported a close quarters situation with an unknown water taxi while approaching the ferry terminal in Port McNeill, BC. The ferry took evasive action to avoid the collision.
Machinery FailureMinor
Dec 5, 2020Cape Mudge, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 05 December 2020, the passenger and vehicle ferry "ISLAND AURORA" reported steering issues during sea trials off Cape Mudge, BC. The ferry proceeded to Buckley Bay, BC, for repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Oct 2, 2020Ferry Terminal, Texada Island, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 02 October 2020, the passenger ferry "ISLAND AURORA" reported that the bridge control system for one of its propulsion units failed while approaching the ferry terminal on Texada Island, BC. The crew members carried out repairs and the vessel docked under bridge control. The vessel conducted sea trials before resuming scheduled sailing.
Near-MissMinor
Jul 25, 2020Malcom Island, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 25 July 2020, the passenger ferry "ISLAND AURORA" reported a close quarters situation with the pleasure craft "NORTHERN SPIRIT II" near Port McNeil, BC. The ferry took evasive action.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Feb 20, 2020Victoria, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 20 February 2020, the passenger/vehicle ferry "ISLAND AURORA", with 29 people on board, whilst carrying out sea trials, reported failure of its bow propulsion unit and striking a docked recreation craft. The "ISLAND AURURA" completed its sea trials with an escort tug in attendance.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
