Vincent Coleman compliance dossier

• GroundingMinor
  Jan 6, 2026Ives Point, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  On 06 January 2026, the ferry "VINCENT COLEMAN", with 34 people on board, reported a total failure of its bridge propulsion controls and a subsequent loss of propulsion while approaching Dartmouth, NS. The vessel was anchored, and the propulsion was restored before the vessel proceeded to the wharf, assisted by the workboat "W.A. REID".

• Near-MissMinor
  Aug 9, 2025Halifax Harbour, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  On 09 August 2025, the ferry "VINCENT COLEMAN" reported having a close quarters situation with an unknown pleasure craft in Halifax Harbour, NS. The unknown pleasure craft crossed within 10 m of the bow of the "VINCENT COLEMAN".

• Personnel CasualtySerious
  Feb 28, 2024Ives Point, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  On 28 February 2024, the ferry "VINCENT COLEMAN", with 12 people on board, reported one of its passengers had fallen overboard in Halifax Harbour, NS. The passenger was recovered by crew members and transferred to a medical team in Dartmouth, NS.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.