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Ferry sidelined due to turbocharger issue - RCMP had to deal with upset passengers
The 'Queen of Cowichan', serving between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay, suffered a mechanical issue with its main engine turbocharger on Aug 31. Also on Sep 1, all of the vessel’s sailings were cancelled. Nanaimo RCMP were called to the Departure Bay terminal to deal with several upset passengers, including a tourist who attempted to block other passengers from loading on to the ferry. Police also had to calm down two frustrated passengers who were abusive toward ferry staff. On Sep 2, repairs were completed and the ferry back in service. BC Ferries asked anyone with a reservation to arrive during the check-in window on their booking confirmation email to maintain that reserved status.
Ferry turned around for medevac
Sailings of the 'Queen of Cowichan' between Metro Vancouver and Nanaimo saw major delays on the morning of April 6, 2024, after a medical emergency forced athe vessel to return to dock in Horseshoe Bay. The 8:25 a.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay on the 'Queen of Cowichan' turned around mid-voyage and returned to the mainland. As of 10:30 a.m. the vessel remained docked in Horseshoe Bay. The 'Queen of Cowichan''s next scheduled voyage was supposed to depart Nanaimo's Departure Bay terminal at 10:40 a.m. with the vessel is now operating 132 minutes late as a result of the earlier emergency.
Ferry returned to dock due to medical emergency
Travellers between Metro Vancouver and Nanaimo saw major delays in the morning of Feb 17, 2024, after a medical emergency forced a the 'Queen of Cowichan' to return to dock in Horseshoe Bay. The 8:25 a.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay on the 'Queen of Cowichan' turned around mid-voyage and returned to the mainland as a passenger was in need of immediate medical attention that requires the vessel to return to Horseshoe Bay. As of 10:30 a.m. the vessel remained docked in Horseshoe Bay. The Qnext scheduled voyage was supposed to depart Nanaimo's Departure Bay terminal at 10:40 a.m.
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