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During a labour board hearing, the captain argued that coast guard vessels must be formally tasked before responding to distress calls.

But the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which oversees the coast guard, said tasking was not necessary, adding that the captain should have responded as quickly as possible.

The board found that the employer had reasonable grounds to discipline the captain.

The board determined the captain’s actions amounted to misconduct that justified discipline under the Canada Shipping Act and the employer’s policies.

As well, the board said the captain’s refusal to acknowledge that he should have acted differently outweighed his lengthy and otherwise distinguished service.

This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published March 10, 2026.