2022 Island Bay passenger boat capsized off Haida Gwaii due to severe weather and structural modifications raising its center of gravity.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada reported that the capsizing of the Island Bay, a passenger boat, off Haida Gwaii in September 2022 was due to severe weather and structural modifications. These changes raised the boat's center of gravity, compromising its stability and ability to recover in rough conditions. Seven people abandoned ship; one was rescued later. The TSB emphasized the need for regulatory oversight on vessel modifications to prevent similar incidents.
September 12, 2024
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