The workboat, prior to the incident. (Source: Alpha Anchor & Pile Ltd. via WorkSafeBC)

Non-watertight workboat caused fatal B.C. capsizing, WorkSafeBC finds

by Todd Humber July 28, 2026

written by Todd Humber July 28, 2026

A non-watertight workboat took on water and capsized in rough seas off Vancouver, killing its operator, an investigation by WorkSafeBC has found. The Oct. 23, 2023, incident involved the Hornet,…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Non-watertight workboat caused fatal B.C. capsizing, WorkSafeBC finds

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