Colin Laird and Harry Cameron Memorial Scholarship

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“Western Maritime Institute and the Ferry Workers’ Union are pleased to announce another five-year agreement, sponsoring Ferry Workers who wish to further their careers in the marine industry. The Ferry Workers’ Union and Western Maritime Institutes Colin Laird & Harry Cameron memorial scholarship is part of an ongoing relationship between education and labour to ease the shortage of skilled seafarers within Canada” – BCFMWU Provincial President Eric McNeely

The Western Maritime Institute, www.maritimeed.com, and BCFMWU are proud to offer full scholarships to two (2) successful Union members for the upcoming Deckhand/Bridge Watch Rating Certificate course.  The course will commence January 10, 2022 through March 22, 2022. The scholarship offer includes tuition and all required MED courses.  Both scholarships will be awarded from all applications received by close of business November 1st, 2021.

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Kulwant (Kenny) Chohan Tribute (Live)

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BCFMWU Provincial Executive and President Graeme Johnston will pay tribute to Brother, Kulwant (Kenny) Chohan who died tragically while at work last year.

National Day of Mourning honours all workers tragically killed, injured, or made ill by their work. This year’s National Day of Mourning weighs heavy on our hearts in honour of Kenny and his loved ones.

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B.C. Ferries crew rescues person overboard on sailing from Nanaimo

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B.C. Ferries crew members were able to rescue a person who went overboard soon after the Queen of Surrey left Departure Bay last night.

B.C. Ferries said in an e-mailed statement that they were notified about 9:20 p.m. Thursday, April 1, of a “possible person overboard.” Crew launched the rescue boat and brought the person safely back onto the ferry. The vessel returned to Departure Bay terminal where B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were waiting.

“We thank our customers for their patience and understanding as we handled the situation…” the statement noted. “Our crews are highly trained to respond in the event of a marine emergency, and we thank them for their quick actions. We certainly hope the person is OK, and we wish them well.”

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