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BC Ferries resumes sailing on Horseshoe Bay-Langdale route
Crews found a steering panel problem after the ferry briefly returned to service, forcing cancellations and replacement service on multiple routes.
- On Sunday, B.C. Ferries pulled the Queen of Surrey from service after only 40 minutes of operation due to a steering panel failure, forcing multiple cancellations on the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale route.
- The vessel had just returned from a scheduled refit when the issue emerged, underscoring persistent maintenance challenges as B.C. Ferries manages an aging fleet struggling to meet demand.
- To mitigate disruptions, the company deployed water taxis including four 12-passenger vessels and one carrying up to 38 people, while sailings on the Duke Point route also faced cancellations.
- B.C. Conservative transportation critic Harman Bhangu called the board "completely incompetent," while passenger Darlene Buttle Parsons expressed frustration, saying "We don't really know what's going on."
- The operator noted that a rejected proposal for a fifth major vessel limits its ability to absorb disruptions, leaving the aging fleet to carry the load until new ships arrive in 2029.
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
VICTORIA - British Columbia's ferry operator has been plagued by a combination of vessel troubles and expected winds that have led to cancelled sailings on some routes.
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dailyguardian.caAfter repairs, B.C. ferry lasts 40 minutes before breaking down again
Several trips on the Queen of Surrey had to be cancelled Easter Sunday after the ship broke down just 40 minutes after returning to service, and more sailings are at risk.
·Toronto, Canada
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