Bro-Anna Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On August 30, 2017, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) launched an investigation into the grounding of the tanker 'Bro Anna' in Beauharnois, Montérégie. The vessel, which was transporting gasoline, experienced a complete engine failure, leading to its grounding at approximately 6:10 PM on the evening of August 29, 2017. Fortunately, the tanker was refloated by the following morning and moved upstream of Lock 4. TSB officials sent two investigators to engage with the crew and captain and assess the engine room to determine the cause of the incident. For further details and images, you can refer to the coverage on Radio-Canada and CyberSoleil.

On June 2, 2012, at 9 p.m., during its eastbound transit to Kaliningrad, the crew aboard the vessel 'Bro Anna' observed a concerning event: a section of the Kiel Canal embankment had slipped, spanning approximately 10-15 meters at canal kilometer 60, close to Westerrönfeld. In response to this critical situation, the crew promptly alerted the authorities, leading the police to seal off the canal area to ensure public safety. Canal authority workers quickly commenced an investigation to assess the situation. Preliminary assessments suggest that the embankment may have been compromised due to the wake generated by passing vessels.

On September 24, 2010, the cargo vessel 'Bro Anna,' with IMO number 9344435, experienced a mechanical failure shortly after setting sail from Rotterdam, en route to Port Jerome near the Maas lock. In response to the emergency, tugs 'Texelbank' and 'Smit Zweden' were summoned to aid the stricken ship. They successfully towed 'Bro Anna' to Poorters Harbour, where the crew managed to restart the main engine. Following the repairs, the vessel continued its journey at a reduced speed towards Hoek van Holland.