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Turbocharger Failure Sidelines Queen of Surrey as BC Ferries Reassigns Ships, Cancels More Sailings

BC Ferries rerouted a second vessel to backfill Langdale service, triggering cancellations on the NanaimoVancouver run.

Overview

  • BC Ferries says the Queen of Surrey suffered a main engine turbocharger issue that led to multiple Horseshoe BayLangdale cancellations on Sunday.
  • Repairs continue with the vessel still out of service Monday, and the operator warns further schedule changes remain possible.
  • To maintain Sunshine Coast service, the Queen of Oak Bay was moved off its usual route, causing four Departure BayHorseshoe Bay cancellations on Monday: 6:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 7:25 p.m., and 10:40 p.m.
  • Mitigation includes two supplemental Sunday sailings plus four complimentary water taxis shuttling passengers between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale.
  • BC Ferries is contacting booked customers to rebook or refund fares, as some travelers reported short-notice alerts and added costs.