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Hydraulic oil spill closes Duke Point ferry terminal temporarily

Duke Point Ferry terminal in Nanaimo. Google Street View

A hydraulic oil spill has closed the Duke Point ferry terminal temporarily, with sailings being redirected to Departure Bay.

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The Coastal Inspiration was docking at Duke Point at 9:30 a.m. on Monday when some oil leaked into the water from the hydraulic ramp.

BC Ferries estimates about 120 litres were spilled.

Crews immediately shut down operations and are cleaning up the oil.

The Coastal Inspiration has been taken out of service and passengers are being redirected to Departure Bay.

The Queen of Alberni is now servicing the route between Departure Bay and Tsawwassen.

A spokesperson for BC Ferries says they hope to re-open Duke Point later today and passengers should check the website for updates.

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