Convoy PQ 16 sailed from Reykjavík on 21 May 1942 and arrived at Murmansk on 30 May. "Empire Baffin" was attacked by German aircraft, which bombed her scoring several near misses. Her propeller, driveshaft and bearings were damaged and she developed a leak in her stern gland. The Chief Engineer had to spend three days and nights in the shaft tunnel tending to the bearings. "Empire Baffin" was repaired and returned to service.