B.C. cargo spill and ship fire show Canada isn't prepared for marine emergencies, TSB report says

A Transportation Safety Board report into a huge cargo spill off Vancouver Island says it's concerned that gaps in Canada's preparedness for marine emergencies poses a risk to vessels, the environment, and public health and safety.

B.C. cargo spill and ship fire show Canada isn't prepared for marine emergencies, TSB report says
Ships work to control a fire onboard the MV Zim Kingston about eight kilometres from the shore in Victoria on Oct. 24, 2021. The container ship caught fire on Saturday and 16 crew members were evacuated and brought to Ogden Point Pier.

A Transportation Safety Board report into a huge cargo spill off Vancouver Island says it's concerned that gaps in Canada's preparedness for marine emergencies poses a risk to vessels, the environment, and public health and safety.