Vital guardians: Crews are the heart of BC Ferries

Recent life-saving rescues have shown, once again, just how vital our crews are to coastal safety.

In January, a passenger went overboard near Tsawwassen. Thanks to the training, teamwork and fast action of the crew, that person was pulled from the water and brought to safety.

In March, Hullo Ferries crew helped rescue stranded boaters near Nanaimo.

In another incident, crew members spotted a rowboater in distress off Salt Spring Island and jumped into action. Their calm, skilled response helped bring that person aboard without injury.

The Life Saving Society of B.C. and Yukon recognized BC Ferries with a Water Safety Excellence Award for these rescues, recognizing BC Ferries as a “vital guardian of the waters.” But credit belongs to the crews who stepped up in the moment. They’re the real heroes—the heart of BC Ferries—and we’re proud to stand with them.