Statement on disappearance during ferry sailing

This week has been a difficult one for ferry workers. Crews were deeply affected by the disappearance of a man who went overboard during a sailing in the Strait of Georgia.

We thank the marine and air search and rescue partners who assisted in the search, including the Canadian Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue and federal air and naval partners.

Our thoughts are with the man’s family, and with the crews and first responders involved.

We can’t offer further details at this time. We will share updates as they become available.

If you’re a BC Ferries crew member who needs to talk to someone about this event, help is available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program.