Investigation Reveals Deficiencies in Rescue Effort During 2022 Nova Scotia Vessel Sinking

Transportation Safety Board cites severe weather and lack of contingency planning as key factors in the fishing vessel tragedy.

The 2022 sinking of the Mucktown Girl near Canso, Nova Scotia, resulted in the death of one fisherman and injuries to two Canadian Coast Guard members.
The Transportation Safety Board's report identified severe weather and a lack of contingency planning for towing operations as major contributors to the incident.
The towing operation failed after six hours due to high towing speeds, harsh conditions, and the breaking of the fishing vessel's bollard.
Communication breakdowns and unsuitable rescue equipment further complicated efforts to save the Mucktown Girl's crew as conditions worsened.
The Canadian Coast Guard is reviewing towing procedures, training, and equipment, including the adoption of a rescue scoop, to address gaps highlighted by the report.