No Life-Jackets Aboard Sinking That Killed Six Off BC Coast

A commercial fishing charter with 10 people aboard sank in the Strait of Georgia near Richmond, BC on June 28, 2026. Six were presumed drowned; four rescued. None wore life-jackets, though Canadian Small Vessel Regulations require vessels to carry approved personal flotation devices for every person. The absence will likely shape Transport Canada and RCMP investigations into whether the operator met carriage requirements and how safety gear was communicated to passengers.