Findings from an investigation into how two bulk carrier vessels collided in the waters of the Southern Gulf Islands highlight the dangers of having cargo vessels anchor in the area, say local groups. "Scared to death," he said in describing how he felt when we saw the two ships, which transport cargo such as grain or coal. "These ships could have easily ended up on shores with a busted [fuel] tank spreading oil throughout our Southern Gulf Island areas." The incident adds to an ongoing debate over allowing cargo vessels to anchor, sometimes for weeks, along B.C. The Port of Vancouver says growth in trade, supply chain issues and weather-related delays have resulted in the Southern Gulf Island anchorages being used more.

Source: CBC News February 14, 2021 17:01 UTC