They are coming toward us.

 The MV Zim Kingston https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/environmental-concerns-container-ship-fire-1.6224957 has spilled approximately 40 shipping containers into the ocean. Estimates indicate they are floating towards the northwest coast of Vancouver Island.

 

Boaters should exercise extra caution due to possible debris in the ocean. If anyone comes upon debris or a container please do not touch or move this material. DFO is asking people to call the Coast Guard Pollution line at1-800-889-8852 to report any sightings of containers and as this is the spill reporting line for CCG. 

 

Additionally, there are links below to the CCG social media sites, the information published here is accurate and the most current information available as approved by Unified Command (therefore also as current as any information I could share).  The DFO Comms team and the Joint Information Centre have done a fantastic job, understanding how important public-facing information is in a situation like the ones we’re facing right now.

 

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Shaun Koopman M.A. - VA7MTJ Protective Services Coordinator