A B.C.mother has identified her 23-year-old son, Chen Ming, as the captain of a charter boat that sank in provincial waters last Sunday, leaving six people missing and feared drowned.

Ashley Lin, Chen’s mother, revealed in an emotional interview that the vessel, operated by Top Fishing (Haishang), had a broken side door and was in disrepair.She criticized the charter company for neglecting safety standards, urging them to issue a statement.Chen’s girlfriend, Hailey Lee, confirmed the boat’s condition, noting the 30-foot vessel carried 10 people.Despite efforts to contact the company, no one responded.The incident has sparked concerns about maritime safety and corporate accountability.Authorities are investigating the cause of the sinking, which occurred in deep waters.Lin described her son as a responsible child, emphasizing the tragedy of his death and the lack of transparency from the business.The case highlights ongoing risks in recreational boating and the need for stricter safety regulations.Families of the missing are demanding answers, while the community mourns the loss of young lives.