Trans Aspiration

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada states that "The "TRANS ASPIRATION" departed Prince Rupert, British Columbia, on 02 December 1993 and was proceeding toward the open sea, under the conduct of a pilot, when this vessel grounded on Kestrel Rock during a period of heavy rain. Damage was sustained to the underwater section of the bow. There was no pollution. The Board determined that the "TRANS ASPIRATION" grounded on Kestrel Rock because the vessel's position was not established by the pilot before a critical course alteration, and the vessel's speed was not adapted to the prevailing circumstances and visibility. A contributing factor was the lack of exchange of information between the bridge team and the pilot. "