A ferry bound from the Nanaimo area to Tsawwassen was halted after a person jumped overboard late this morning.

According to a noon-time social media post today, Aug. 27, B.C. Ferries said the Coastal Inspiration, which departed Duke Point at 10:15 a.m. destined for Tsawwassen terminal, was delayed due to a marine emergency.

In an e-mail, Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries鈥� spokesperson, said a report of a person jumping overboard from 鈥淒eck 7 on the Coastal Inspiration鈥� came at about 11:30 a.m.

鈥淭he Coastal Inspiration launched one of its rescue boats,鈥� said Marshall. 鈥淎nother vessel was on scene and retrieved the man from the water. The man was then transferred from the pleasure craft to B.C. Ferries鈥� rescue boat. The Queen of Alberni, the other vessel on the route, stopped to render assistance if required. A coast guard vessel arrived on scene and the man was transferred to the hovercraft. The coast guard vessel departed the scene at approximately 12:10 p.m.鈥�

Marshall said both ships are running behind schedule due to the incident and as of about 1 p.m., B.C. Ferries said it was ticketing for the 5:45 p.m. sailing to Duke Point, with the vessel 88 per cent full.

- will be delayed for the arrival of the 10:15 am due to assisting w/a marine emergency. We appreciate your patience. ^oj

鈥� BC Ferries | Travel safe. Wear a mask. (@BCFerries)

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