BC Ferries wants to remind boaters about the dangers of getting too close to one of their vessels after a video went viral earlier this week.
A video posted to social media showed a motorboat riding in the wake of a BC Ferry and then speeding away.
The driver of the boat has not been identified, but the BC Ferries Union said that getting too close to the vessel puts everyone at risk.
“I would say there’s an inherent risk in launching the rescue boat, so in a worst-case scenario in a situation like this, if they did hit the stern of the vessel, we’d have to reduce speed and we’d have to make arrangements to launch the rescue boat,” Chris Klassen with the BC Ferries and Marine Workers Union said.
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“It’s unnecessary risk, because it’s a situation that’s created out of a foolhardy action, and that’s very frustrating for the ferry ship’s officers and crew, and it puts them in danger.”
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Klassen said this act was “extraordinarily foolish” and “dangerous.”
He added that operators of pleasure boats should hold a boating safety certificate, which means they should be aware of how to navigate waterways safely.
“From observing that video, I’ve seen none of that.”
Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill. Wow.
How is that dangerous to the ferry or crew? That was too close to having fun. Better make another law against doing that now too
Just an arrogant dum ass wealthy idiot
The Canadian version of the the strait of Hormuz! Capture Captain Phillips hahahah!!!!!!
Nothing illegal or dangerous here. It’s not like the ferry is going to suddenly stop so that the boat runs into it. The biggest danger for the boat is running into chunks of chopped-up whale.
As a volunteer on the ferry, I have seen 5his happen more than once! Extremely dangerous and foolhardy!!
My Mama once told me that
stupid is as stupid does.
I believe thats true 🤠
Not the first time and won’t be the last. With shooting happening, prices rising, price gouging, ect. How is this even important to BC residents.
Idiots have done this since I can remember back.
Another stupid FKer from Alberta
How does this even make the news
What’s this world coming to. Big deal
What nonsense. The boat is having fun, nowhere near the ferry. They are not in danger of hitting the ferry (it is big, slow moving and really stable). the wake is large, predictable and there is no danger, or risk.
Take a valium.