Reviews & Ratings for the Tachek
IMO: 6920343
Passenger Ro Ro Cargo Ship, Canada
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Vessel Details
MMSI
316001271
Callsign
VXRQ
Width
15.0 m
Length
50.0 m
Reviews (1)
George
2025-05-23
Position: Chief Officer
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Looking for information about this vessel. Has anyone worked on this boat? Any red flags?
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No personal experience yet, just gathering info.
Latest News (1)
Heroic Rescue by BC Ferries' Crew Saves Capsized Canoers
On November 27, 2016, at 11:46 a.m., the dedicated crews of the BC ferries "Tachek" and "Baynes Sound Connector" sprang into action following an emergency call regarding two canoeists who had found themselves in a perilous situation in Baynes Sound, located on the eastern side of Vancouver Island. These inter-island ferry services quickly deployed their small rescue boats to assist the stranded men. Impressively, the mobile operations boat (MOB) from the "Tachek" reached the canoeists just two minutes after the distress call was received. After the rescue, the two men were safely transferred to a Coast Guard vessel and subsequently transported to Buckley Bay hospital for further assistance. This swift response highlights the exceptional commitment of BC Ferries' crew members to ensuring maritime safety in their operational waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
π Did Tachek sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Tachek has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π§βπ Was Tachek involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Tachek has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.