Marine Safety
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‘Shameful’: Mariners’ union slams loss of search technology on B.C. coastA key maritime union says it is "shameful" the federal government has let an old but reliable search tool fall into disrepair on the B.C. coast.CanadaNov 17, 2023
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B.C. company’s camera buoys give mariners real-time look at conditionsSixteen of the camera-equipped sensor packages have been deployed on two coasts as part of a pilot project with the Canadian Coast Guard that could improve maritime safety.ScienceMay 16, 2023
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B.C. marine union leaders renew call for small tugboat safety inspectionsJason Woods and Ziggy Mangat say they're frustrated Transport Canada has still not mandated safety inspections for tugs under 15 gross tonnes.CanadaApr 6, 2023
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Tugboat runs aground in same B.C. waterway where 2 killed earlier this yearIrvin Joseph said he suffered a neck injury as his tug's captain worked to prevent a barge from running aground in the same area another tug sank, killing two, in February.CanadaNov 8, 2021
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City of Kawartha Lakes OPP charge boaters for open alcohol, no lifejacketCity of Kawartha Lakes OPP laid five charges related to personal flotation devices (PFD), ranging from expired devices to size issues.CrimeJun 26, 2020
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Impaired boating charges laid in McDougall, McKellar Township, Ont.: OPPAccording to police, eight charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act and five charges were laid under the Small Vessel Regulations.CrimeJul 10, 2019
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Hamilton police emphasizing boat safety ahead of Victoria Day long weekendBoaters heading out this long weekend should be prepared to be stopped as the Hamilton Police Marine Unit conducts routine safety checks.May 15, 2019
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Opposition wants details on ‘potentially life-threatening’ changes to Coast GuardOpposition MPs are demanding the government divulge information about “potentially life-threatening” decisions concerning the Canadian Coast Guard.PoliticsJun 7, 2017
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‘You could hear people screaming’: Heroes recount rescuing survivors of whale-watching tragedy"We got to the life-raft and the guys were pointing us in the direction [saying] 'there's people in the water over there',"CanadaOct 26, 2015
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Company in Tofino whale-watching tragedy had accidents beforeJamie's Whaling Station, the company whose tour boat sank near Tofino, B.C. on Sunday, killing at least five people, has had accidents in the area before.Oct 26, 2015
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