13 boaters ticketed during North Island Salmon Days
Officers checked numerous vessels and cited boaters for expired flares, missing registration and other safety violations during the annual fishing derby.
- On Aug. 23, the Port McNeill RCMP, Fisheries and Oceans Canada , and the BC Conservation Officer Service launched a joint marine enforcement operation during the Sointula Island Salmon Days fishing derby.
- This initiative allowed the three agencies to combine their respective resources and expertise while maintaining a visible enforcement presence to ensure boaters complied with fishing regulations and safety requirements.
- During patrols of waters surrounding Port McNeill and Malcolm Island, officers issued 13 tickets to boaters for safety violations including expired flares, missing vessel markings, and failure to provide proof of competency.
- RCMP Corporal Alex Bérubé noted that officers engaged directly with participants, speaking with boaters about responsible fishing practices and safety on the water during the operation.
- Agencies thanked the many boaters operating safely, emphasizing that collaborative efforts strengthen cooperation between enforcement groups serving North Vancouver Island while protecting British Columbia's natural resources.
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Joint marine enforcement operation conducted during salmon days
Marine enforcement was in full force at Sointula Island Salmon Days. During last weekend’s annual fishing derby, officers from the Port McNeill RCMP, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) joined forces for a coordinated marine enforcement operation in the waters surrounding Port McNeill and Malcolm Island. “The joint operation utilized both DFO and RCMP vessels, allowing officers to conduct patrols …
13 boaters ticketed during North Island Salmon Days
Three agencies doing enforcement during a North Island Salmon Days event handed out 13 tickets to boaters. Port McNeill RCMP, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the BC Conservation Officer Service held a joint enforcement for the Sointula Island Salmon Days on Aug. 23. Enforcement took place in the waters surrounding Port McNeill and Malcolm Island. “Throughout the operation, officers stopped and checked numerous vessels to ensure compliance …
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