ELITE NAVIGATOR

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TSB published report into sinking

The 'Elite Navigator', that sank off Newfoundland on July 17, 2024, with the seven crew members being rescued after nearly 48 hours in a life raft, was said to met safely requirements and had extensive fire safety equipment onboard - beyond what the industry regulations required for that type of vessel. The crew survived days adrift in a life raft after their vessel caught fire and sank, thanks to their adherence to strong safety protocols, according to an investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), published on March 12, 2025. The ship was operating about 130 nautical miles east-northeast of Fogo Island, when a fire broke out in the engine room, quickly spreading and forcing the crew to abandon ship. The TSB concluded that the crew's commitment to safety procedures was crucial to their survival: "The crew's compliance with safety procedures, including the proper use of life-saving equipment, played a crucial role in ensuring their safety during the abandonment and subsequent rescue." the TSB stated. The cause of the fire remained unknown and no way to determine, also the vessel crews had no way to seal off the engine room at the time.