RICHMOND RCMP said on Thursday that search efforts continue as the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team and the West Coast Marine Services work to locate the vessel that sank near Richmond on Sunday. Crews are using SONAR technology to search underwater and providing support on scene.

Six people — four women and two men — who were aboard the commercial charter vessel remain missing and are presumed drowned.

Conditions in the water have been challenging, making the search slower and more difficult.

“This is not a quick process. Even if the vessel is found today, it could take additional days to safely investigate, document, and potentially recover it”, said Cpl. Frank Bryson, Richmond RCMP Media Relations Officer. “We know many people are awaiting updates and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as the search continues.”

This investigation is ongoing and Richmond Serious Crimes Unit has conduct of the investigation.