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BC Ferries cancels Queen of Cowichan sailings due to engine issue

BC Ferries said repairs are underway and affected customers will be rebooked or refunded after the Queen of Cowichan’s turbocharger problem forced multiple cancellations.

  • BC Ferries cancelled multiple sailings of the Queen of Cowichan starting August 31 due to a main engine turbocharger issue, with repairs underway and more cancellations possible.
  • The cancellations affected routes between Departure Bay in Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, causing delays and passenger frustration.
  • Police involvement occurred at Departure Bay due to passenger frustration related to cancelled sailings, but the situation was resolved peacefully.
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Police called in as Nanaimo-West Van ferry sailings cancelled; more at risk on Sept. 1

Engine problems again cited as an issue by B.C. Ferries

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CTV News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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