COASTAL INSPIRATION

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Ferry emergency anchored following engine failure

The 'Coastal Inspiration' was forced to drop anchor as it arrived at Tsawassen en route from Duke Point during the 3:15 p.m. sailing on Dec 14, 2024, coming within 100 metres of a rocky breakwater. Audio of the ferry's radio transmissions captured crew reporting an engine failure and the need to drop anchor. The searchlight from the ferry was used to figure out where they were. The vessel stopped before striking the breakwater, and the hull was confirmed to be intact. The Transportation Safety Board was notified.

Man rescued after falling over board from deck 7

A man went overboard the 'Coastal Inspiration' on Aug 27, 2020, at 11.30 a.m. from deck 7. The vessel was on its scheduled 10:15 a.m. sailing from Duke Point to Tsawwassen at the time of the incident. The crew launched one of its rescue boats. Another vessel was on scene and retrieved the male from the water. He was then transferred from the pleasure craft to the 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. Both ferries were running behind schedule as a result of the incident.

Ferry delayed due to medical emergency

The "Coastal Inspiration", serving on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route, was running 43 minutes behind schedule due to a medical emergency on June 25, 2019. To maintain reservations, passengers were asked to check in at in accordance with the scheduled sailing times.