Marine transportation safety investigation M14A0348
This investigation has been completed. The report was released 11 August 2015.
Table of contents
Incident involving the pilot boat Captain A.G. Soppitt and passenger Bayliner
Pilot boat Captain A.G. Soppitt and passenger vessel Bayliner
Main channel into the Port of Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick
The occurrence
On 01 August 2014, the pilot boat Captain A. G. Soppitt, with 3 persons on board, collided with the passenger vessel Bayliner, also with 3 persons on board, in Saint John, New Brunswick harbour. Both vessels continued on their voyages after the collision.
Investigation information
Map showing the location of the occurrence
Investigator-in-charge
The Investigator-in-Charge of this investigation is Mr. Winfred Risser, Regional Senior Investigator, Fishing Vessel Marine - Atlantic.
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Class of investigation
This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.
TSB investigation process
There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation
- Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
- Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
- Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.
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