[:en]January 9, 2015 – Earlier this week, a high speed catamaran working as a fast ferry sank while off the coast of Costa Rica. Three passengers, including one Canadian, are confirmed dead. The Canadian Ferry Association CFA) pauses to remember this tragedy.
Ferries in Canada adhere to the highest safety standards and are among the safest modes of transportation. In the past 3 years, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) reported zero ferry accidents involving injuries or fatalities.
“Canada enjoys one of the largest, safest and most secure marine transportation systems in the world,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFA.[:fr]January 9, 2015 – Earlier this week, a high speed catamaran working as a fast ferry sank while off the coast of Costa Rica. Three passengers, including one Canadian, are confirmed dead. The Canadian Ferry Association CFA) pauses to remember this tragedy.
Ferries in Canada adhere to the highest safety standards and are among the safest modes of transportation. In the past 3 years, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) reported zero ferry accidents involving injuries or fatalities.
“Canada enjoys one of the largest, safest and most secure marine transportation systems in the world,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFA. [:]