NORTHERN EXPEDITION compliance dossier

• FireSerious
  Dec 21, 2024Port Hardy Ferry Terminal, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 21 December 2024, the roll-on roll-off ferry "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" with 51 persons onboard, reported a fire in the battery compartment of a truck on the main vehicle deck during discharging operation in Port Hardy, B.C. The crew extinguished the fire and operations resumed.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jun 25, 2024Ditmars Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 25 June 2024, the ferry "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" reported having sustained a total failure of its car deck ventilation system in Tolmie Channel, BC. The crew addressed the issue and the vessel resumed its voyage.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jan 11, 2024Cape George, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 11 January 2024, the ferry "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" reported having sustained a total failure of its port main engine in Hecate Strait, BC. The engine was restarted while underway and the vessel resumed its voyage.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Dec 24, 2023Davenport, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 24 December 2023, the ferry "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" reported having sustained a total failure of its port engine in Grenville Channel, BC. The crew assessed the issue while the vessel proceeded to its destination using its remaining engine.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jun 3, 2021Port Hardy, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 03 June 2021, the passenger and vehicle ferry "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" reported its starboard engine having failed while approaching the ferry terminal in Port Hardy, BC. By using its port engine, the ferry was able to dock safely and the crew members subsequently carried out repairs.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jul 21, 2020Skidegate ferry terminal, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 21 July 2020, the passenger ferry "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" reported a machinery failure on its starboard engine near Haida Gwaii, BC. The vessel held off the dock using its port engine and thrusters until repairs were completed.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Mar 15, 2020Ormistion Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 15 March 2020, the passenger ferry "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" reported its starboard main engine disabled in Grenville Channel, BC. The vessel continued to Prince Rupert using its port engine.

• Near-MissMinor
  Oct 26, 2019Kwakume Point, BC., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 26 October 2019, the passenger vessel "NORTHERN EXPEDITION", reported a close quarters situation with an aluminum vessel in Fitz Hugh Sound, BC. The passenger vessel took evasive action to avoid a collision.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.