British Columbia Coastal Transportation Society

Women and children first….?

Jackie Miller — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:02:56 +0000

The following is from part two from the series, “Authority to Enforce” “The coast of BC has not been without its marine disasters and with the largest passenger ferry fleet in North America sailing to many ports of call up and down the coast, mariners and passengers have had to experience the ultimate test [...]

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BCCTS FOI’s BC Ferries’ Management Expenses

Jackie Miller — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:15:19 +0000

The BCCTS is making a series of FOI requests it has made to a number of organizations available to the public. We begin with a BC Ferries request for information regarding expenses for all managers and others associated with BC Ferries for the years 2006-2012. We provide the information in two forms: 1) the response [...]

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Seventeen Years to Resolve

Gregg Dow — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:58:07 +0000

The BCCTS takes a look at the different authorities of Transport Canada and Transportation Safety Board, the regulator and the investigation agency for transportation incidents in Canada. We look at how those differing roles may impact the safety of the traveling public in this country, especially in the marine industry. Special Report Authority to [...]

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BCCTS AGM: Welcoming of New Director and Associate Members

Jon Suk — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:38:41 +0000

The British Columbia Coastal Transportation Society is honoured to announce the addition of a new director, Captain Willie Cursiter, at the annual general meeting held on Salt Spring Island. We are looking forward to another great year of progress, as we begin welcoming associate members to the society. Captain Cursiter’s bio highlighting his considerable experience [...]

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Federal government launches Rail Safety Week with new funding for railway crossing improvements

Jackie Miller — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:46:16 +0000

“To further improve rail safety, the Government of Canada has also made amendments to the Railway Safety Act. These amendments, which come into force on May 1, 2013, will encourage rail companies to create and maintain a culture of safety and penalize rule breakers by enabling the Government of Canada to: require railway companies to [...]

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News Release: BCCTS Joins Interferry

Jon Suk — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:53:07 +0000

B.C. Coastal Transportation Society sign with Interferry April 9, 2013 Victoria, B.C. – British Columbia Coastal Transportation Society is pleased to announce their membership with Interferry, the international shipping association representing the ferry industry world-wide. Director, Jackie Miller, has been named the society’s delegate to Interferry by the BCCTS board. She comments, “Interferry membership affords the [...]

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In Rarified Air: The London Air Fleet

Jon Suk — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:46 +0000

Part 2 of a series profiling London Air Services. The scent of jet exhaust ever present at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) belie the types of aircraft present at London Aviation Centre. All of the aircraft are powered by turbines: jet engines. We are guided by the company’s president and CEO, Wynne Powell on our tour [...]

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Training in the Transportation Industry – Marine Engineer

Gregg Dow — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:20:31 +0000

How to start your career as a Marine Engineer Diesel Duck has a great breakdown of information and links to start a career as a Marine Engineer. The following is an example of the detailed information that can be found on this site. From the Diesel Duck website Training Area: Engine Room Rating STCW [...]

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20th CMC Towboat Conference

Gregg Dow — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:08:02 +0000

Council of Marine Carriers The voice of Western Canadian tug and barge operators. 20th CMC Towboat Conference May 23rd to May 25th, 2013 Victoria Conference Centre and the Fairmont Empress Hotel Session Topics “Pilots and Tugs – A Timeless Relationship” “Enhancing Partnerships in Support of the Maritime Sector” “Hulls in Motion” “Labour in the Towboat [...]

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The Fixed Link Option

Dan Clements — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:15:19 +0000

The notion of a fixed link to Vancouver Island has once again surfaced in the media. It is an appealing idea. For as long as we have been on the wrong side of a body of water, we have resented paying the boatman to cross. Why not build a bridge, or a tunnel, or just [...]

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