Search efforts continue today as the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team and the West Coast Marine Services work to locate the vessel. Crews are using SONAR technology to search underwater and providing support on scene.

Conditions in the water have been challenging, making the search slower and more difficult. A slack tide is expected around 1:30 p.m., which may provide a better window for teams to continue their work.

“This is not a quick process. Even if the vessel is found today, it could take additional days to safely investigate, document, and potentially recover it”, said Corporal Frank Bryson, Richmond RCMP Media Relations Officer. “We know many people are awaiting updates and we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as the search continues.”

This investigation is ongoing and Richmond Serious Crimes Unit has conduct of the investigation.