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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 5, 2007 20:57:45 GMT -8
This thread is for the 2007 Service Notices posted on the BCFS website, and for our discussions on said notices.
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Post by Curtis on Jan 6, 2007 12:02:04 GMT -8
Good Idea have a yearly bulletin so we can look back at all the past events of the previous years.
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Jan 6, 2007 18:41:49 GMT -8
Wow, only one came out today! Usually there is like 6 or 7 of them! (mostly Queen Charlottes, Inside Passage). I have stopped reading the one's that say "Inside Passage fall, winter, spring" or "Queen Charlotte Islands" because usually they are just weather delays!
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Post by Doug on Jan 7, 2007 1:44:07 GMT -8
I stopped reading them all a long time ago....
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 7, 2007 8:53:49 GMT -8
Sailing Cancellation
Posted January 07, 2007
Due to a combination of high winds and reduced bow thruster capacity, the Spirit of British Columbia sailing from Tsawwassen at 7:00 a.m. and from Swartz Bay at 9:00 a.m. is cancelled.
The Spirit of Vancouver Island will sail at 7:00 a.m. from Swartz Bay and at 9:00 a.m. from Tsawwassen.
An update on the status of the 11:00 a.m. scheduled departure of the Spirit of British Columbia from Tsawwassen will be provided later in the morning.
BC Ferries regrets any inconvenience this sailing cancellation may cause our customers.
Good thing the SOBC is scheduled to go out for refit tommorrow!
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 9, 2007 22:43:04 GMT -8
I've never seen so-little info given for a cancellation of service...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 9, 2007 22:45:38 GMT -8
Consider the timing & the circumstance, I guess.
I remember some pretty crypic and brief service notices after a pleasure-craft / ferry collision off of Swartz Bay.
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 10, 2007 0:37:41 GMT -8
I'm wondering what reason such a company has for withholding such information, especially when no one was injured, until the media do their work?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 10, 2007 6:15:29 GMT -8
....consider the time of day and circumstance. Also their explicit agenda to misinform and mistreat  yeah, that was sarcasm. I just think the fact that it was after hours had something to do with it, I suppose. |
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 10, 2007 7:58:58 GMT -8
....consider the time of day and circumstance. Also their explicit agenda to misinform and mistreat yeah, that was sarcasm. I just think the fact that it was after hours had something to do with it, I suppose. Wouldn't such a company see benefit in getting its version of events out first, though? |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 20, 2007 9:53:48 GMT -8
Trial Schedule Change Posted January 18, 2007 Tsawwassen - Southern Gulf Islands BC Ferries will be trialing a new Friday evening schedule between Tsawwassen and the Southern Gulf Islands beginning April 5, 2007 to June 22, 2007. The following trial schedule is expected to be operating for one Thursday and 12 Friday evening schedules (13 days): VANCOUVER – SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS (TSAWWASSEN) TO MAYNE ISLAND (VILLAGE BAY) LEAVE STOPS/TRANSFERS ARRIVE 4:10 pm Fri non-stop 5:20 pm TO PENDER ISLAND (OTTER BAY) LEAVE STOPS/TRANSFERS ARRIVE 4:10 pm Fri 1 stop Mayne 5:55 pm TO SATURNA ISLAND (LYALL HARBOUR) LEAVE STOPS/TRANSFERS ARRIVE 4:10 pm Fri transfer at Mayne 6:05 pm TO GALIANO ISLAND (STURDIES BAY) LEAVE STOPS/TRANSFERS ARRIVE 8:15 pm Fri non-stop 9:10 pm VANCOUVER – SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS (TSAWWASSEN) TO SALT SPRING ISLAND (LONG HARBOUR) LEAVE STOPS/TRANSFERS ARRIVE 8:15 pm Fri 1 stop Galiano 10:05 pm PLEASE NOTE: Customers preferring later travel times are advised to consult the BC Ferries schedule for throughfare options from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Vancouver Island (Swartz Bay) and the Southern Gulf Islands. BC Ferries is conducting a trial of this schedule as part of our commitment to providing a continuously improving west coast travel experience to our Southern Gulf Island customers. Throughout the trial period, BC Ferries expects that many Southern Gulf Island travelers will benefit from earlier arrivals, reduced travel times and a more even distribution of Island traffic on Friday evenings. Complete Southern Gulf Islands schedule information is available at www.bcferries.com or by calling 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779) between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm daily. BC Ferries thanks our customers for their patience during this trial period as we continue to work on improving service to the Southern Gulf Islands. Check the service notices page for info on the changes to the other islands as well. Spirit of Vancouver Island Sailing Delays Posted January 20, 2007 Due to an onboard passenger medical emergency, the first sailing of the Spirit of Vancouver Island returned to Swartz Bay. The vessel will be delayed by approximately 90 minutes. Arrivals and departures of the Spirit class vessel on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route will be delayed throughout the morning and early afternoon. Beginning with the 3:00 p.m. scheduled sailing from Swartz Bay, the Queen of Saanich will replace the Spirit of Vancouver Island. This means that the late afternoon and evening sailings on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route will be back on time. BC Ferries regrets any inconvenience this unexpected sailing delay may cause our customers Looks like this afternoon there will be 2 V class running route 1. Although it's not up on the CC page yet as the Saanich replacing the SOVI. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 20, 2007 11:47:29 GMT -8
Temporary Vessel Replacement
Posted January 20, 2007
Beginning with the 3:00 p.m. sailing from Swartz Bay, the Queen of Saanich will be the temporary replacement vessel for the Spirit of Vancouver Island on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route.
The Spirit of Vancouver Island is sailing behind schedule today due to an onboard medical emergency forcing the vessel to return to Swartz Bay. After completing two round trips this morning and afternoon the Spirit of Vancouver Island will tie-up at Swartz Bay for the remainder of the service day.
The Spirit of Vancouver Island will return to service with the 7:00 a.m. sailing from Swartz Bay on Sunday, January 21.
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Post by kylefossett on Jan 20, 2007 19:11:14 GMT -8
the southern gulf islands schedule as how they are going to test above has been discussed before as a possibility. but my understanding was that the different groups that help with discussions on new schedules were against it
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 20, 2007 21:24:07 GMT -8
...the different groups that help with discussions on new schedules were against it I don't know if I've seen eggshells walked on so lightly - I dare you to define how you mean ' help' and what effect, if any, this would have on BCFS's final decision in this matter.  |
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Post by kylefossett on Jan 21, 2007 8:02:49 GMT -8
...the different groups that help with discussions on new schedules were against it I don't know if I've seen eggshells walked on so lightly - I dare you to define how you mean ' help' and what effect, if any, this would have on BCFS's final decision in this matter. there is an advisory committee in the southern gulf islands that is made up of a representative from each of the islands serviced by bc ferries. they have in the past had some of there ideas used and have also helped overturn the ideas of the company. both before and after "privatization". they wanted to try out this new schedule last year but there had not been any discussion with the committee. when this new schedule hit the news last year alot of people were against it becasue they felt that it was to early in the afternoon for people that have to come from vancouver or the valley to catch a ferry to either mayne or pender |
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 22, 2007 8:02:05 GMT -8
Ooh, I'd hate to be an early morning commuter.....
Queen of Capilano Delayed
Posted January 22, 2007
7:05 am
The Queen of Capilano made its first round trip to Bowen Island, however a crew member has been injured and the ship is holding at Horseshoe Bay awaiting another crew member. The ship is expected to be 20 - 30 minutes behind schedule as a result. BC Ferries regrets any inconvenience this situation may cause its customers.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 22, 2007 20:37:45 GMT -8
MV Kuper Open House
Chemainus - Thetis Island - Kuper Island
On Saturday, January 27th, the MV Kuper will be open to the public for viewing prior to its official entry into service.
The communities of Chemainus, Thetis Island and Kuper Island are invited to join BC Ferries on board to explore the vessel, learn about its history, how it works and to meet our crew. The vessel will be berthed at the following ports and times:
Thetis Island - 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Kuper Island - 1:30 pm – 3:50 pm
Chemainus (public dock) - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: The MV Kuper will not be conducting regular passenger sailings during these times.
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Post by Curtis on Jan 22, 2007 20:54:24 GMT -8
So, Who's planning to get over to Chemainus on the 27th.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 22, 2007 21:08:45 GMT -8
hmm, dont know, unless I do a SICK day at work, lol!
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Post by Dane on Jan 23, 2007 0:51:21 GMT -8
Someone ask about the RADs ;D
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 29, 2007 19:54:00 GMT -8
Skeena Queen Refit: February 4th
Posted January 29, 2007
Swartz Bay - Fulford Harbour
On Sunday, February 4th, the Skeena Queen will be removed from service to undergo scheduled maintenance. This work is expected to take approximately one week and will involve maintenance to the hull of the vessel.
During this time, BC Ferries is pleased to supply the Bowen Queen as the replacement vessel for sailings between Swartz Bay and Fulford Harbour.
Passengers are advised that the Bowen Queen is a smaller vessel and overloads may occur. Where possible, passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and consider car pooling, traveling outside of peak sailing times, and/or arriving at the terminal early for their desired sailing.
Commercial customers are advised that vehicles over 10 tonnes GVW (10,000 kg) are restricted to centre lane loading only on the Bowen Queen. As a result, available commercial vehicle capacity will also be reduced while the Bowen Queen is in service.
All sailings will remain as scheduled between Swartz Bay and Fulford Harbour.
BC Ferries looks forward to returning the Skeena Queen back to service following this scheduled maintenance.
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Jan 29, 2007 21:42:25 GMT -8
hmm. Thats quite interesting! I am suprised though that they are "pleased" to put in the Bowen Queen as a replacement! Personally I'm glad the ol' gal is being put into some regular work! Makes it seem like she's worth having around!
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jan 29, 2007 22:03:50 GMT -8
I'm sure they'd be pleased to have a V class whipping up water in fulford harbor |
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Post by Mike C on Jan 30, 2007 19:06:58 GMT -8
...just like WSF would be "Pleased" to offer a Issaquah on the Bremerton Run.
BC Ferries would be "Pleased" to offer the Mill Bay replacing the Spirit of Vancouver Island.
BC Ferries would be "Pleased" to offer the Queen of Esquimalt replacing Dane's favourite ferry,
BC Ferries would be "Pleased" to offer all Ferries of British Columbia forum members a 80% discount on all routes ESPESCIALLY the Inside Passage.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 30, 2007 19:12:01 GMT -8
I second the discount plan for forum member hehe.
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yeah, that was sarcasm.
