Past incidents

• At approximately 6 a.m. local time, on Thursday, October 9, the grounded cargo vessel MV Thamesborg was successfully refloated in the Franklin Strait, Nunavut.
• The vessel is currently stable, and there was no pollution or injuries as a result of the refloating. The CCGS Des Groseilliers remains on scene, actively monitoring operations.
• The refloating operations involved transferring cargo to other vessels to reduce the MV Thamesborg’s draft and then reducing the amount of water in the vessel’s damaged ballast tanks.
• The MV Thamesborg will undergo an inspection in a nearby sheltered harbour before proceeding.
• The Canadian Coast Guard would like to acknowledge the cooperation and collaboration of the owners of the MV Thamesborg, Wagenborg Shipping, and their contracted salvage company T&T Salvage.

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• The Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada have reviewed the salvage plan submitted by Wagenborg and consider it reasonable and appropriate to start salvage operations.
• On September 22, the MV Thamesborg started transferring its cargo to the Norwegian-flagged Silver Copenhagen, a 1B ice-class cargo vessel that can safely operate in icy waters.
• Cargo transfer will continue this week, and the tug Beverly M is stationed nearby to assist, as needed.
• The MSV BOTNICA icebreaker is enroute and scheduled to arrive for additional support on or around September 30.
• The Canadian Coast Guard continues to monitor salvage operations, and the CCGS Des Groseilliers is still on location.
• There is currently no pollution or injuries, and the vessel remains stable.
• Canada follows the “polluter pay principle”. Vessel owners are responsible for taking the appropriate measures to address any risks or hazards posed their vessel, as well as the associated costs. This includes any hazard-related costs like cleanup or repairs and any remediation action taken by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Further updates will be provided as they are available and as the situation evolves.

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• On September 13, the CCGS Jean Goodwill was released from the MV Thamesborg incident site after the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier returned with personnel and equipment.
• The CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier was released from the site on September 15, and the CCGS Des Groseilliers is now on-scene and leading response support.
• Canadian Coast Guard’s Marine Environmental and Hazards Response officers and representatives from a salvage company hired by the owner are on scene.
• A draft salvage plan was submitted by the owner, and the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada are reviewing it.
• There is currently no pollution or injuries, and the vessel remains stable.
• Canada follows the “polluter pay principle.” Vessel owners are responsible for taking the appropriate measures to address any risks or hazards posed their vessel, as well as the associated costs. This includes any hazard-related costs like cleanup or repairs and any remediation action taken by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Further updates will be provided as they are available and as the situation evolves.

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• The Canadian Coast Guard completed aerial surveys near the MV Thamesborg, and completed an inspection of the vessel using a remotely operated vehicle on September 8. We are analyzing the survey.
• There are currently no pollution or injuries, and the vessel remains stable.
• The MV Thamesborg flooded in multiple ballast tanks, but there is no flooding in any of its fuel tanks or cargo hold, which is carrying carbon anodes.
• The CCGS Jean Goodwill remains on-scene, and the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier is enroute to Taloyoak, NU, to bring both personnel and equipment to the site.
• Salvage planning is in progress.
• Vessel owners are responsible for the cost of addressing their problem vessel. This includes any hazard-related costs like cleanup or repairs and any remediation action taken by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Further updates will be provided as they are available and as the situation evolves.

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• On September 6, 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard was notified that Dutch-flagged vessel MV Thamesborg had run aground in the Franklin Strait, Nunavut.
• There are no injuries or pollution.
• The CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier is on scene with its Fast Rescue Craft and helicopter. It is in close contact with the MV Thamesborg.
• CCGS Jean Goodwill completed a hull inspection today (September 8, 2025) using a remotely operated vehicle. The results are currently being analyzed.
• The vessel MV Thamesborg has flooded in multiple ballast tanks. There is no flooding in any of its fuel tanks or its cargo hold. It is carrying a load of carbon anodes.
• Vessel owners are responsible for the cost of addressing their problem vessel. This includes any hazard-related costs like cleanup or repairs and any remediation action taken.

Further updates will be provided as they are available and as the situation evolves.

• The vessel was refloated on the morning of August 16. No pollution was observed.
• The vessel was towed to the Port of Montreal for inspection and unloading of its cargo.
• The case is now under the responsibility of Transport Canada.

• Operations to unload the vessel’s cargo are underway and are expected to take several hours.
• Once the ship has been lightened, a new refloating operation can be attempted.
• The Canadian Coast Guard is on site, as is the Eastern Canada Response Corporation (ECRC), in case of pollution.

Further updates will be provided as they are available and as the situation evolves.

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• At 5:45 a.m. on August 12, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) was notified of the grounding of the vessel M/V Federal Yamaska in the Verchères area.
• The ship submitted a refloating plan that evening.
• On Wednesday, August 13, five Ocean Group tugs were mobilized and attempted to refloat the vessel.
• The Canadian Coast Guard was on site to monitor the operations and ensure that there was no pollution.
• The Eastern Canada Response Corporation (ECRC) was also mobilized in the event of pollution.
• This first attempt at refloating did not get the ship out of position.
• The ship submitted a new salvage plan. Lightening the ship’s cargo is required before another attempt can be made at refloating. Unloading operations are anticipated to begin Friday morning.

Further updates will be provided as they are available and as the situation evolves.