BC Ferries has been forced to cancel several sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay on Tuesday due to a mechanical issue on one of its major vessels.
The Queen of New Westminster is having difficulty with its main engine, BC Ferries shared.
Four sailings departing Swartz Bay and three sailings from Tsawwassen have been cancelled. Sailings on the route via other vessels are expected to sail as planned.
“If you have a booking on one of these cancelled sailings, you will hear from our Customer Service Centre who will let you know if we can fit you on an alternate sailing later today, or if your booking must be cancelled. In the case of a cancellation, we will refund your fees and/or fares,” BC Ferries said on its website.
“We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of these cancellations.”
The affected sailings are:
8:00 a.m. departing Swartz Bay
10:00 a.m. departing Tsawwassen
12:00 p.m. departing Swartz Bay
2:00 p.m. departing Tsawwassen
4:00 p.m. departing Swartz Bay
6:00 p.m. departing Tsawwassen
8:00 p.m. departing Swartz Bay
It’s not the first time the Queen of New Westminster has been pulled from service this year. In February, the 60-year-old vessel was pulled after experiencing issues with its rudder.
1130 NewsRadio has reached out to BC Ferries for more information.
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