GALILEA

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Oct 19, 2009BURNSIDE FERRY TERMINAL, NL

  On 19 October 2009, the ro-ro pax ferry "HAMILTON SOUND" with 7 POB struck the wall while coming alongside at Burnside, NL.

• GROUNDING - Under power (non-intentional)Serious
  Mar 27, 2009LONG ISLAND, NL

  On 27 March 2009, the ferry "HAMILTON SOUND" ran aground while preparing to dock at Long Island, NL.

• SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.Serious
  Feb 15, 2008BURNSIDE, NL

  On 15 February 2008, the P/F "HAMILTON SOUND" reported cracks in the hull in way of the engine room, above and below the waterline.

• RISK OF STRIKING (near allision) - Risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels)Moderate
  Jan 24, 2003BELL ISLAND TICKLE, CONCEPTION BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)

  While transiting in blizzard like conditions and reduced visibility, the M/V's "FLANDERS " and "HAMILTON SOUND" were involved in a close quarters situation.

• RISK OF SINKINGMinor
  Jan 29, 2000CHANGE ISLAND, EAST NFLD, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)

  WHILE SECURED AT CHANGE ISLAND FERRY TERMINAL VESSEL DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE E/R BOTTOM IN FRONT OF STBD. MAIN ENGINE. REPAIRED AND CLEARED TO PROCEED TO DRY DOCK.

• SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.Serious
  Feb 2, 1999PORTUGAL COVE

  During crossing, the barge type ferry encountered swells. The cables used to hold the ramp up slacked. The slack caused the cables to part. The ramp opened, shearing off the hinges of the ramp. The ramp fell into the sea.

• COLLISION - Struck by vesselModerate
  Apr 10, 1995BONAVISTA BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND

  CGS "Sir Humphrey Gilbert" was escorting "Hamilton Sound" to Clarenville Shipyard when the latter vessel became beset. During the attempt to free the beset vessel, the starboard bow of the "Gilbert" made contact with the ramp door of other v/l. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-95

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Jan 30, 1993GOVERNMENT WHARF AT CARMANVILLE, NEWFOUNDLAND

  REPORTED STRIKING DOCK WHILE LEAVING ASSISTED BY ICE-BREAKER. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-93

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.