THUNDER BAY -- It’s been a difficult time for the crew members aboard the Tecumseh after a weekend tragedy, says the president of the company that owns the ship.
A 40-year-old Greater Toronto Area man died following an industrial mishap on Thunder Bay’s waterfront early Saturday morning.Thunder Bay Police said the unidentified man was killed while working on a grain ship in port, but had little else to say about the tragedy, which occurred at about 2 a.m. He was aboard the Tecumseh, a Canadian bulk carrier.
Lower Lakes Towing president Scott Bravener said he was in Thunder Bay over the weekend to assist in the federal labour ministry’s investigation.
He couldn’t comment on what happened because the investigation is ongoing but did say it’s been a hard couple of days.
“We’re doing everything that we can for the family and the crew members aboard the vessel. It’s been a pretty traumatic experience for everyone involved,” he said.
Some crew members chose to leave the ship and return home while others opted to stay aboard as the ship headed for Windsor on Sunday.
The company, based out of Port Dover, is also providing counseling.
