Reply To: BC Ferry’s is prohibiting camp fuel that contain BUTANE

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Cynthia Kennedy

Ok here is finally the reply from Bc Ferries re butane containing canisters/propane canister. Still no clear understanding  because canister denied on vessel I was UN 2037

Hello Cynthia,

 

Thank you for contacting us regarding our Dangerous Goods (DG) policy.

 

BC Ferries is expected to follow the regulations in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act & Regulations and the Canada Shipping Act &Dangerous Good Shipping Regulations.

 

Links are available on our website at https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/dangerous-goods

 

The cover page does state that Butane is prohibited as per below. When carrying butane, you must declare any amount to our terminal staff upon arrival.

 

One cannister of Propane is currently allowed per standard vehicle up to 1.89L. We are revisiting the possibility of smaller cannisters for camping that are now readily sold at most hardware stores.

 

 

 

We look forward to welcoming you on board with us again soon.

 

Kind regards,

 

Jill

Senior Customer Relations Advisor

Customer Care

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.

The Atrium

Suite 500, 1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 0B7

T: 236.969.1915 F: 250.978.1240

 

BC Ferries acknowledges and respects the territories of Indigenous peoples on whose beautiful lands and waters our ships, offices, terminals, and work sites operate along the Pacific West Coast.