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BC Ferries Cancels Queen of Cowichan Sailings Due to Engine Issue
BC Ferries said about half of Tuesday’s sailings were canceled as crews worked to repair a main engine turbocharger failure.
- BC Ferries cancelled multiple sailings between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay on Monday and Tuesday due to a mechanical issue with the Queen of Cowichan's main engine turbocharger.
- Gibsons Mayor Silas White noted the incident highlights the challenge of relying on 50-year-old vessels, warning that breakdowns are expected until the fleet is modernized.
- Nanaimo RCMP officers were called to the Departure Bay terminal on Monday after passengers became irate over the sudden cancellation of the four p.m. sailing.
- While the Queen of Oak Bay continues normal operations, BC Ferries warns Wednesday sailings remain at risk; alternate service is available between Duke Point and Tsawwassen.
- The Ferry Advisory Committee is finalizing a 2026 position paper on service reliability, which will be released before BC Ferries submits its Performance Term 7 plan later this month.
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Mechanical issue cancels multiple BC Ferries sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay
A mechanical problem aboard the Queen of Cowichan vessel has forced BC Ferries to cancel multiple sailings between Nanaimo and West Vancouver, with additional trips at risk Tuesday. The post Mechanical issue cancels multiple BC Ferries sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay appeared first on CHEK.
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