Migrant Vessel

The foreign vessel MV Sun Sea arrived in Canadian territorial waters on August 12, 2010. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police along with personnel from the Canada Border Services Agency, with close support of the Canadian Forces HMCS Winnipeg, boarded the MV Sun Sea shortly after off the coast of British Columbia. The vessel was brought to port in CFB Esquimalt.

Government of Canada agencies are working together to secure the vessel and are prepared to take the actions needed to protect the safety and security of Canadians. Canada will process the arrival of the vessel in accordance with all of its domestic and international obligations.

News Releases and Statements

• 16 August 2010: Statement by the Canada Border Services Agency regarding the MV Sun Sea
• 15 August 2010: RCMP Confirm Non-Suspicious Death onboard the MV Sun Sea
• 14 August 2010: Statement by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regarding the MV Sun Sea
• 13 August 2010: Statement By The Minister Of National Defence On The Boarding Of A Migrant Vessel In Canadian Waters
• 13 August 2010: Statement by CBSA regarding the MV Sun Sea
• 13 August 2010: Statement from the Department of National Defence on Canadian Forces support of MV Sun Sea intercept operation
• 13 August 2010: RCMP MV Sun Sea Technical Briefing Statement
• 13 August 2010: Statement by the Minister of Public Safety on the boarding of the vessel MV Sun Sea
• 12 August 2010: RCMP Boards MV Sun Sea

Media advisories

• 14 August 2010: Government of Canada to provide technical briefing regarding the MV Sun Sea
• 13 August 2010: Government of Canada to provide technical briefing regarding the MV Sun Sea
• 13 August 2010: The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada’s Public Safety Minister, will deliver a brief statement on the arrival of the MV Sun Sea ship

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