The first of many mistakes (by all levels of gov’t) made allowing Deep Water Recovery ship breaking to set up their filthy operation on the shores of Baynes Sound. As a result, we have the shitshow currently operating in our community. Who’s going to man up and admit their mistakes and take action to rectify them?
This couldn’t have happened without the cooperation of elected officials. It wasn’t a fluke, or one or two human errors – to get to this point. The only good thing is that whoever greased the wheels for this to happen, they’re feeling a little uncomfortable with the media attention and the fortitude of those shining a light on DWR. We’re in it for the long haul. Never give up.
So how is it that the Canadian Coast Guard can fine this boat owner $12,000. and yet allowed 2 American vessels to be towed to Deep Water Recovery Ship Breaking in Union Bay, knowing DWR did not have the facilities, expertise or equipment to dismantle these ships. Now the CCG says the vessels can’t be moved because they will sink. Something is very wrong in the Canadian Coast Guard. Isn’t Baynes Sound just as important as the rest of coastal BC?
Owner of ‘hazardous’ boat fined for public dock damage in Haida Gwaii
Saturday, Mar. 2nd, 2024
The owner of a boat which damaged the public dock in Haida Gwaii’s Massett Harbour must now pay a $12,000 fine.
During recent storms the MV Dorothy Gale was not swept off to Oz, but actually caused significant structural damage to the dock, preventing locals from using it safely. The owner was ordered to remove the boat by January 15, but failed to comply.
On January 23, the Canadian Coast Guard used the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue a fine, and the owner was given 30 days to remove the boat. Otherwise, DFO can do it, and add the costs to his fine.
This is the second time in BC that a fine has been issued to the owner of a hazardous boat.
Canadian Coast Guard issues fine for a hazardous vessel
From: Canadian Coast Guard
News release
February 29, 2024
Masset, British Columbia – Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities, and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.
Recently, the Canadian Coast Guard exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue a fine, in the form of an administrative monetary penalty, to a vessel owner in British Columbia.
On January 23, 2024, the Canadian Coast Guard issued a fine to the owner of the vessel MV Dorothy Gale, a 25 foot fiberglass pleasure craft, located in Masset on Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. The vessel was determined to pose a hazard to the marine environment and public safety, as the vessel caused structural damage to a public dock in Masset Harbour, which prevents the safe use of the dock. The owner of the Dorothy Gale has been issued an administrative monetary penalty for $12,000 and was required to pay within 30 days or to apply for a review hearing with the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada. The issuance of this fine comes after the vessel owner failed to comply with the Canadian Coast Guard’s directions to remove the vessel from the marine environment by January 15, 2024.
Owners are responsible for the costs of addressing their problem vessel. This includes cleanup or repairs, and any remediation action taken by the Canadian Coast Guard. The Canadian Coast Guard works with vessel owners to address their problem vessels. The issuance of a penalty is a last resort when all other avenues have been exhausted. Under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, the Canadian Coast Guard is required to publicly report the penalties issued to vessel owners on its website.
The Canadian Coast Guard asks for the public’s assistance in reporting wrecked, abandoned or hazardous vessels.
Quick facts
- This is the second time that a fine has been issued to a hazardous vessel owner in British Columbia.
- Vessels owners are responsible for maintaining and keeping their boats in good working order, and properly disposing of the vessel when it reaches the end of its life.
- The Canadian Coast Guard maintains a publicly available national inventory of problem boats across Canada to better track these boats and help prioritize which ones should be dealt with first. To date, over 2,000 wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats have been reported.
- Since 2016, under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada has funded over 580 projects to remove and dispose of wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats across Canada and has made it illegal to abandon a boat in Canada’s waters.
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Follow the money . CCG, TC, DFO, BC NDP, Josie CBSA, all got conned.
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