Drifting Dock Hazard
Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 7:45AM On Feb 3, a drifting dock floated south along the west shore of Thetis Island and into Preedy Harbour on direct course to the Ferry dock. It caught up before reaching the dock, presumably on a dragging anchor. The dock drifted with tides and currents for 3 days until a boat turned up and tied up. Within 2 days there were 5 boats tied up.
I have contacted RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard, and Transport Canada several times each. There has not even been anyone out to look at it as far as I know. It will likely become a navigation hazard for the ferry or recreational boats with the next storm. It’s looking to me like no one wants to be bothered with it so it may stay there indefinitely outside of any government or RCMP oversight or action.
Since action appears to be complaint driven, please contact the following if you are concerned about this situation:
Canadian Coast Guard 1-800-889-8852
RCMP Ladysmith +1 (250) 245-2215
Transport Canada 1 -604-754-5491
Norm Kasting