Canada s transportation safety agency is releasing its report today on the capsizing of the fishing vessel Tyhawk off western Cape Breton, which resulted in the loss of two crew.
On the eve of the most lucrative fishery in Canada, federal and provincial authorities are ramping up fishing vessel inspections in Nova Scotia, seeking proof of safety procedures and annual inspections of hoists and other lifting devices.
Transport Canada says it will implement a recommendation from a Transportation Safety Board investigation into the sinking of the Chief William Saulis, which resulted in six deaths.