A fuel tanker belonging to a Labrador-based company sustained damage while unloading diesel for a mine site in Nunavut. The CEO of the Woodward Group of Companies, Peter Woodward, assured that the incident would not disrupt the delivery of essential fuels to Canada’s Arctic region as winter approaches.
The 129-meter Kivalliq W., owned by a Woodward Group affiliate known as Coastal Shipping Limited, experienced a mechanical failure during the discharge process on Wednesday. Despite the damage to one of the fuel tanks, the vessel, currently stationed in Baker Lake with no reported spills or injuries, is actively offloading its fuel.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident and assess the extent of the damage. Coastal Shipping promptly secured a replacement vessel agreement to transport three fuel shipments from Lewisporte to Arctic ports. Woodward emphasized the company’s commitment to ensuring all fuel products reach their intended destinations.
Acknowledging the significance of Arctic operations, Woodward expressed regret for the mishap but highlighted the absence of injuries or environmental harm. Coastal Shipping, the primary fuel delivery provider to northern regions, is mobilizing the replacement vessel to fulfill upcoming deliveries.
With a track record of excellence in safety over 26 years of Arctic fuel transport, Woodward affirmed the company’s dedication to upholding its obligations despite this rare occurrence.
