Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Vincent-Massey

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, alongside the province’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, has confirmed that human remains discovered in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, on October 19, belong to a Canadian Coast Guard employee who vanished at sea from the Coast Guard vessel 'Vincent Massey' on September 16. The crew member, originally hailing from the Quebec City area, was last seen on the evening of September 15, as the 'Vincent Massey' was navigating the waters near the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Upon arrival in St. John's the following morning, the crew realized he was missing, prompting an extensive Search and Rescue (SAR) operation conducted over two days off Pouch Cove on the northeastern Avalon Peninsula. Despite the best efforts involving multiple ships and aircraft, initial search efforts aboard the vessel did not yield any results in locating the missing crew member until the tragic discovery of remains weeks later.

Tragedy has struck as a crew member aboard the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) 'Vincent Massey' is presumed lost at sea near southern Newfoundland. The search and rescue (SAR) operation, which was extensive and involved multiple assets, concluded on the evening of September 17, 2024. The individual was reported missing on September 16 at 8:15 a.m. after the vessel returned to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The last sighting of the crew member was noted on the evening of September 15, while the CCGS 'Vincent Massey' was cruising along the picturesque northeast coast of Newfoundland. Initial searches of the ship yielded no results, prompting the launch of a coordinated multi-asset sea search supported by Canadian Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, along with assistance from other federal maritime resources. As the investigation continues, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has taken over the case.

In a strategic move to enhance its operations, Sweden-based Viking Supply Ships has finalized the sale of three icebreaking anchor handling tug supply vessels to the Canadian government. The vessels involved in this transaction are the Tor Viking, Balder Viking, and Vidar Viking. The deal is anticipated to conclude by the end of the month. This transaction follows the company’s report of a significant loss of $40 million for the first half of the year, highlighting the challenges facing Viking Supply Ships in the maritime industry.