Travellers heading between Vancouver Island and the mainland are facing delays Tuesday after BC Ferries cancelled several sailings on its busiest route due to a mechanical issue.
According to a service notice issued March 31st, the disruption is tied to a problem with the starboard generator on one of the vessels operating between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen.
As a result, multiple sailings throughout the day have been cancelled, including:
- 11 a.m. departing Swartz Bay
- 1 p.m. departing Tsawwassen
- 3 p.m. departing Swartz Bay
- 5 pm departing Tsawwassen
- 7 p.m. departing Swartz Bay
- 9 p.m. departing Tsawwassen
To help manage demand, BC Ferries has added several supplemental sailings later in the day, including departures at 4 p.m. from Tsawwassen and additional evening sailings from both terminals.
A revised schedule is now in effect for the remainder of Tuesday, with sailings running at adjusted times throughout the afternoon and evening.
Customers with reservations on cancelled sailings are being contacted directly by BC Ferries. The corporation says affected travellers may be accommodated on later sailings where space allows, or issued refunds if rebooking is not possible.
Those already at the terminal may also be eligible for compensation, depending on the circumstances, with receipts required for consideration.
BC Ferries says it is continuing to investigate the issue and will provide updates as they become available. As of now, there has been no mention of any service changes or continued disruptions for Wednesday.
Travellers are encouraged to check current sailing conditions before heading to the terminal.
