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Victoria — BC Ferries states that service between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay has been canceled due to engine problems on major ships traveling between Vancouver Island and the mainland.
Spokeswoman Deborah Marshall states that the Queen of Alberni will be out of service until Saturday for repairs.
According to the travel recommendations posted on BC Ferries' website, a total of eight voyages from Departure or Horseshoe Bay will be canceled on Thursday, but other voyages from both terminals will continue. Will be done.
Engine problems occur at the beginning of the busiest weekend trip of the year. BC Ferries asks its customers to check the company's website for the latest information.
Marshall states that customers should consider traveling as passengers on foot or taking another ferry route to their destination.
The voyages on some routes have been canceled in recent weeks due to lack of staff, saying BC Ferries could not find a replacement.
This report by Canadian Press was first published on June 30, 2022.
