Ship Fire Off Victoria Shows Canada Isn’t Prepared for Marine Emergencies: TSB

Ship Fire Off Victoria Shows Canada Isn’t Prepared for Marine Emergencies: TSB
Ships work to control a fire onboard the MV Zim Kingston about eight kilometres from the shore in Victoria, B.C., on Oct. 24, 2021. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito
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The federal Transportation Safety Board says it’s concerned that gaps in Canada’s preparedness for marine emergencies could pose a risk to vessels, the environment, and the health and safety of the general public.

An investigation report into the cargo spill of more than 100 containers and a fire aboard the MV Zim Kingston in October 2021 says the incident “raised questions about the availability and capability of Canadian resources” in emergencies.