A ferry bound from the Nanaimo area to Tsawwassen was halted after a person jumped overboard late this morning.
According to a noon-time social media post today, Aug. 27, B.C. Ferries said the Coastal Inspiration, which departed Duke Point at 10:15 a.m. destined for Tsawwassen terminal, was delayed due to a marine emergency.
In an e-mail, Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries含羞草研究社 spokesperson, said a report of a person jumping overboard from 含羞草研究社淒eck 7 on the Coastal Inspiration含羞草研究社 came at about 11:30 a.m.
含羞草研究社淭he Coastal Inspiration launched one of its rescue boats,含羞草研究社 said Marshall. 含羞草研究社淎nother vessel was on scene and retrieved the man from the water. The man was then transferred from the pleasure craft to B.C. Ferries含羞草研究社 rescue boat. The Queen of Alberni, the other vessel on the route, stopped to render assistance if required. A coast guard vessel arrived on scene and the man was transferred to the hovercraft. The coast guard vessel departed the scene at approximately 12:10 p.m.含羞草研究社
Marshall said both ships are running behind schedule due to the incident and as of about 1 p.m., B.C. Ferries said it was ticketing for the 5:45 p.m. sailing to Duke Point, with the vessel 88 per cent full.
- will be delayed for the arrival of the 10:15 am due to assisting w/a marine emergency. We appreciate your patience. ^oj
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