Glade Cable

Smoking is not permitted aboard the vessel.

Drivers must be aware of their vehicle height, width and under-carriage limitations and clearances.

The angle of the ferry ramp with the shore ramp may cause difficulties for low clearance vehicles and over-length vehicles such as fifth wheels and motor-homes or long trailers.  Western Pacific Marine Ltd. assumes no risk for the same.

The following will be denied passage:

1.  Vehicles without valid license plates

2.  Vehicles with any excessive oil leaks or with any gasoline leaks

3.  Vehicles cannot shut down the engines for the crossing.

4.  Any unlicensed vehicles (e.g. dirt bikes and ATV’s) must be transported on a licensed trailer or other licensed transport vehicle.

RV/Trailers – road legal are accepted for passage.

Any unlicensed vehicles (e.g. dirt bikes and ATV’s) must be transported on a licensed trailer or other licensed transport vehicle.

There is no priority boarding for motorcycles.

Foot passengers and cyclists are directed to wait in the appropriate and signed walk-on pre-boarding areas.  Bicycles must be walked on/off the ferry.  Please be mindful of the vehicle traffic embarking and disembarking the ferry.

Children must be accompanied by parents at all times.  Roller blades, skateboards and other forms of self propelled devices are not permitted to operate on the ramps to/from the ferry.

Horses should be led on and off and the deck may be slippery,  Clean up after your animals.

Safety regulations prohibit the transport of gasoline and propane gas in excess of the following quantity:

Recreational vehicles – not more than 2 cylinders of propane safely secured to the vehicle in an upright position with valves closed, plus one only 25-litre gasoline container, empty or full.  Propane-powered refrigerators must have the thermostat control turned to the “off” position.

Automobiles – not more than one 25-litre gasoline container, empty or full.

Motorboats (towed) – not more than two portable 25-litre containers, empty or full.

Oxy/Acetylene – cylinders must be capped and secured in an upright position.

Certain unlisted items are subject to regulations and may not be carried.  If you are in doubt, please call our Kootenay Lakes Ferry Office.

Effective July 1, 2025:

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and vessels by regulating the transport of electric vehicles (EVs) that may pose fire hazards due to battery damage.

SCOPE

This policy applies to:

• Tow trucks or trailers transporting damaged EVs
• Drivable but damaged EV boarding under their own power
  
  On all Western Pacific Marine (WPM)  routes and vessels

POLICY / RESTRICTED VEHICLES

Due to the increased risk of thermal runaway and fire associated with lithium-ion batteries in damaged EVs, WPM will implement the following restrictions.

Prohibited Vehicles

The following vehicles will not be permitted on WPM vessels:

• EVs being transported by tow truck or trailer with visible or known battery damage
• EVs involved in collisions or with compromised high-voltage systems
• EVs showing signs of fluid leaks, electrical arcing, or deformation near the battery compartment

Conditional Boarding – Captain’s Discretion

The following EVs may be allowed on board, subject to approval of the vessel’s Master:

• Drivable EVs with cosmetic-only damage (e.g. scratches, dents)
• EVs verified to have no battery, wiring, or fluid system compromise

EXCEPTIONS

• Commercial auto carriers transporting undamaged or new EVs in bulk remain exempt from the restrictions above
• Any exception must be authorized by the WPM Marine Manager in writing

NOTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION

• WPM will post this policy on its website and at terminals
• Tow operators must declare the condition of an EV when booking or arriving at the terminal
• Masters will maintain incident logs for any EVs denied boarding due to this policy

REVIEW

This policy will be reviewed quarterly or as new guidance becomes available from Transport Canada or relevant marine safety authorities.

For questions or clarifications, please contact Capt. James Maung, Director of Operations, at jamesm@westernpacificmarine.com