B.C. tugboat owner and company fined $310K for fatal sinking that killed 2 workers
Charley Cragg, 25, was untrained and working his first day on the job in 2021 when he and Captain Troy Pearson drowned.
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Charley Cragg, 25, was untrained and working his first day on the job in 2021 when he and Captain Troy Pearson drowned.
Ingenika wasn’t inspected for 50 years prior to February 2021 incident
Union leaders encourage the lending of voices to strengthen efforts for stricter marine safety
The Ingenika sank near Kitimat, killing Troy Pearson and Charlie Cragg, a 3rd man was rescued
Over a year has passed since the Ingenika tugboat sank south of Kitimat, resulting in the deaths of two men. Critics say there haven't been any notable changes made to improve safety on commercial tugboats since the accident.