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Firing of Canadian Coast Guard Captain Who Ignored Distress Call Was Justified: Board
Captain Lou Callaghan was fired for ignoring two mayday calls, violating legal duties and risking public safety, the federal board ruled in a May 13, 2024 incident.
- Yesterday, the Canadian Coast Guard's decision to fire Captain Lou Callaghan was upheld by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, which denied his grievance.
- On May 13, 2024, a distress call was sent at 0826 after the mussel boat Knot a Chance ran aground in Malpeque Harbour, and five people climbed onto its roof as it sank.
- According to the board's timeline, the captain waited about 10 minutes after the 0833 mayday before contacting Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre and changed course only between 0851 and 0855.
- The board found the conduct was misconduct under the Canada Shipping Act and said the employer had reasonable grounds to discipline, noting consequences for reputation and safety.
- Callaghan maintains he was not at fault, arguing tasking is required and that the patrol boat was 27 nautical miles away, while adjudicator Christopher Rootham wrote, 'He is wrong; all captains have a legal duty to respond to a distress call on receiving that call.
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