One of BC Ferries’ busiest vessels taken out of service for 6 months
- The Queen of New Westminster, a BC Ferries vessel, will be out of service for about six months after its propeller fell off.
- Divers discovered the propeller had sheared off from its propulsion shaft during an inspection after engine troubles.
- BC Ferries reports that repairs will be significant and depend on global parts availability and manufacturing timelines.
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Repair work will keep 60-year-old ferry out of service for half a year: BC Ferries
The company operating British Columbia's ferries says divers have recovered a propeller that fell off one of its vessels and triggered an oil spill earlier this week, but notes it will take six months to complete the needed repairs. A statement from BC Ferries says the propeller from the 60 year...
·Kelowna, Canada
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60-year-old ship to be out of service for 6 months: BC Ferries
The ferry lost its propeller and spilled 800 litres of oil
·Ladysmith, Canada
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