Ferries

• Major vessel replacement to occur in 2 phases, BC Ferries says

  The ferry company is opening a request for proposal process for pre-qualified shipyards to build five new vessels, followed by two more in a second phase.

  Economy

  Sep 16
  
• Australian regulator highlights risks of electric vehicles aboard ferries

  The safety alert from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority warns EVs can pose risks to ferries such as high-intensity fires, high-voltage shocks, toxic gases and explosions.

  Environment

  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings amid mechanical issues with Coastal Renaissance

  The company said it had scrapped sailings between 3:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. due to problems with the Coastal Renaissance's main engine.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023
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• BC Ferries urges reservations for walk-ons ahead of B.C. Day long weekend

  An estimated 580,000 passengers and 210,000 vehicles are expected to make use of the ferry service between Aug. 3 and Aug. 8.

  Traffic

  Jul 31, 2023
• ‘Drop trailers’ adding to congestion, delays on BC Ferries, trucking company says

  A Vancouver Island trucking company says a BC Ferries commercial shipping policy is taking up deck space that should be used for travelling passengers.

  Politics

  Jul 27, 2023
• Long waits, full vessels make for long weekend headaches on BC Ferries

  Ferry travellers between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island faced massive headaches Friday as the ferry service grappled with long-weekend demand and the loss of a key vessel.

  Traffic

  Jun 30, 2023
• Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled amid wind warnings

  There were multiple delays and cancellations on BC Ferries routes across the South Coast on Thursday due to strong winds.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2023
• BC Ferries cancels more sailings, others at risk due to crew shortage

  The ferry company said it had scrapped the 5 p.m. sailing from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay and the 7:20 p.m. return sailing due to "crew availability."

  Traffic

  Aug 25, 2022
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• BC Ferries fires CEO Mark Collins amid service interruptions and staffing issues

  The B.C. Ferry Services Board has announced Jill Sharland has taken over as interim president and BC Ferries CEO.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2022
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• BC Ferries cancels 2 evening sailings Friday due to staff shortage

  The move was the latest in a string of sailing cancellations as the company grapples with an ongoing labour crunch.

  Traffic

  Jul 8, 2022