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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Human error causes submarine grounding


A Board of Inquiry (BOI) has found that human error was a key contributing factor in the grounding of HMCS Corner Brook in Nootka Sound June 4, prompting Commander Royal Canadian Navy to relieve LCdr Paul Sutherland of his command.

The submarine struck the south eastern wall of Zuciarte Channel, more than 500 yards from its intended position while the boat was conducting Submarine Officer Continuation Training. A military BOI formed to look into the matter, spoke to 15 witnesses prior to reaching its findings.

"The BOI concentrated on the events that happened on board, on that day, so most [who were interviewed] were members of the crew or riders at the time," says Capt(N) Luc Cassivi, Deputy Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific.

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