Queen of Alberni’s eight Thursday sailings cancelled: BC Ferries

By Darrian Matassa-Fung Global News

Posted June 30, 2022 9:27 am EST

Updated June 30, 2022 9:53 pm EST

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The Queen of Alberni has had all of its Thursday sailings cancelled due to damages on the ferry, according to BC Ferries.

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The following sailings for June 30 have been cancelled:

7:40 am out of Departure Bay
10:00 am out of Horseshoe Bay
12:25 pm out of Departure Bay
2:45 pm out of Horseshoe Bay
5:00 pm out of Departure Bay
7:20 pm out of Horseshoe Bay
9:30 pm out of Departure Bay
11:40 pm out of Horseshoe Bay

“An additional issue was discovered with the Queen of Alberni’s piston assembly, which will require critical machining to repair,” BC Ferries staff said.

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BC Ferries said the repairs are significant and Friday’s sailings for the boat could be impacted.