Investigation Reveals What Led to the 2016 Fatal Sinking of Fishing Vessel Off the Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Canada NewsWire] Transportation Safety Board of Canada - November 28, 2017
DARTMOUTH, NS, - In its investigation report released Monday, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that adverse weather conditions led to the sinking of the small open fishing vessel Pop's Pride and the loss of life of its four occupants in September 2016, off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The report also highlights the continued need for focused and concerted action by all levels of government and industry members to fully address the safety risks and deficiencies that persist in Canada's fishing industry.
In the early morning of 6 September 2016, the Pop's Pride departed St. John's Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, with the master and three crew members on board to attend to the cod ...
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