QUINSAM compliance dossier

• Near-MissMinor
  Apr 7, 2024Grave Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 07 April 2024, the ferry "QUINSAM", with 24 people on board, reported having experienced a close quarters situation with a pleasure craft in Osborn Bay, BC. The ferry used sound signals and maneuvered to avoid a collision.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jul 31, 2022Crofton, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 31 July 2022, the ro-ro passenger ferry "QUINSAM" reported 1 of its 4 right angle drives as being unserviceable while at the ferry terminal in Crofton, BC. With its remaining drives, the ferry continued its scheduled sailing.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jun 8, 2022Vesuvius, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 08 June 2022, the ro-ro ferry "QUINSAM" reported that 1 of its 4 engines had broken down near the ferry terminal in Vesuvius, BC. The vessel continued its scheduled sailing with its remaining engines.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Sep 15, 2016Nanaimo, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 15 September 2016, the passenger ferry "QUINSAM" reported the failure of No 4 diesel engine near Gabriola Island, BC. The vessel continued its voyage to Gabriola Island, BC on 3 diesel engines.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Aug 31, 2016Jack Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 31 August 2016, the ferry "QUINSAM", reported a failure of 1 of its 4 Right Angle Drives in Northumberland Channel, BC. The ferry continued on scheduled runs.

• Near-MissMinor
  Jun 29, 2016Duke Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 29 June 2016, the ferry "QUINSAM" reported a close quarter situation with the tug "SEASPAN PUSHER in Northumberland Channel, BC.

• GroundingSerious
  May 29, 2010NANAIMO HARBOUR, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 29 May 2010, the BCFS "QUINSAM" made an unexpected sheer to starboard and struck the sea wall off the berth in Nanaimo Harbour, BC. The vessel sustained some propellor damage to No. 1 SRAD.

• Personnel CasualtyMinor
  Jan 9, 2007NANAIMO HARBOUR, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

  On 9 January 2007, the P/F: "QUINSAM", while loading last car in Nanaimo Harbour, BC, vessel unexpectedly left berth. Occupant of car evacuated before car entered water.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.