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Multiple ferry cancellations on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this week

Mechanical problems with the Queen of New Westminster鈥檚 engine propulsion system have sidelined the ferry for the rest of the week
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Queen of New Westminster. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST

Mechanical problems with the Queen of New Westminster’s engine propulsion system have sidelined the ferry for the rest of the week.

The engine problem with the ferry, one of the main vessels carrying passengers between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen, arose Tuesday, resulting in the cancellation of several sailings.

The 60-year-old ferry, which is on the list of vessels that sa国际传媒 Ferries is aiming to retire beginning in 2029, is now at Tsawwassen terminal.

Details about its repair are expected Thursday, a company spokesperson said.

sa国际传媒 Ferries has added two extra evening sailings using another vessel Wednesday and Thursday to handle traffic, at 6 p.m. out of Swartz Bay and 8 p.m. from Tsawwassen.

On Saturday, sailings have been added at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Swartz Bay and at 4 p.m. from Tsawwassen.

Multiple sailings have been cancelled this week.

Cancelled sailings Wednesday:

10 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

12 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

2 p.m. departing Tsawwassen

4 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

Cancelled sailings Thursday:

6 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

8 a.m. departing Swartz Bay

10 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

12 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

2 p.m. departing Tsawwassen

4 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

Cancelled sailings Friday:

6 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

8 a.m. departing Swartz Bay

10 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

12 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

2 p.m. departing Tsawwassen

4 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

6 p.m. departing Tsawwassen

8 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

Cancelled sailings Saturday:

6 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

8 a.m. departing Swartz Bay

10 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

12 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

Cancelled sailings Sunday:

8 a.m. departing Tsawwassen

10 a.m. departing Swartz Bay

12 p.m. departing Tsawwassen

2 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

4 p.m. departing Tsawwassen

6 p.m. departing Swartz Bay

Other sailings on the route are expected to proceed as scheduled. Further updates will be provided as soon as information is available, sa国际传媒 Ferries said.

The ferry company said its customer service centre will contact those with bookings, who will be offered another sailing time if possible or a refund.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check , follow on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

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