|
Post by kylefossett on Nov 12, 2007 12:45:46 GMT -8
Wonderful. The Ferrygods/Ferry Curse is against me today. Looks like I'll be sitting in a lineup for the rest of the day.... this is the risk you take when you travel on the ferries this time of year. i have had to spend and extra night on saltspring a few times over the years because nothing was sailing across the strait
|
|
|
Post by Nucksrule on Nov 12, 2007 14:29:33 GMT -8
Sailing Delay - Operational
Posted November 12, 2007
Updated at 8:20 am
Please be advised that the Queen of Cumberland and the Mayne Queen are running approximately 20 minutes behind schedule due to an operational issue.
For updated information please feel free to call toll free 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779).
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this delay.
Would this be that they both had an operational delay? Or that one did, and it caused the other to fall behind schedule?
|
|
|
Post by Political Incorrectness on Nov 12, 2007 16:21:01 GMT -8
Is it just me or am I the only one having trouble accessing current conditions cause all I get is "service unavailable"
|
|
Nick
Voyager
Chief Engineer - Queen of Richmond
Posts: 2,078
|
Post by Nick on Nov 12, 2007 16:27:05 GMT -8
I get the same thing. Maybe it's overloaded?
|
|
|
Post by Political Incorrectness on Nov 12, 2007 16:30:13 GMT -8
Just making sure, I am guessing there was too much traffic which ends up crashing the server.
|
|
|
Post by DENelson83 on Nov 12, 2007 16:48:50 GMT -8
Same thing here.
|
|
|
Post by Northern Exploration on Nov 12, 2007 18:29:50 GMT -8
I got that off and on all day actually. Ok now for me.
|
|
|
Post by Retrovision on Nov 15, 2007 7:41:15 GMT -8
It seems that the Queen of Tsawwasen's last day in service ever on Jervis Inlet will likely be on Friday...
|
|
|
Post by Coastal Canuck on Nov 15, 2007 13:57:43 GMT -8
Sailing Cancellation - Weather Posted November 15, 2007
Updated at 12:16 pm (NOON)
Please be advised that the Queen of Prince Rupert has cancelled the 2:30 pm sailing from Prince Rupert to Skidegate as well as the return sailing at 11:59 pm due to weather conditions.
Customers wishing to reschedule are invited to call toll free 1-888-BC-FERRY (223-3779).
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this cancellation.
and
Cancelled Sailings - MV Queen of Burnaby Posted November 15, 2007
The following MV Queen of Burnaby sailings have been cancelled to allow time for maintenance and repairs to be made at the Little River Terminal:
Lv. Comox 7:15 p.m. Dec. 1 (Sat.) 6:30 a.m. Dec. 2 (Sun.) Lv. Powell River 8:45 p.m. Dec. 1 (Sat.) 8:10 a.m. Dec. 2 (Sun.)
Service between Comox and Powell River will resume on Sunday, December 2 at 10:10 a.m.
BC Ferries apologizes to our customers for any inconvenience experienced as a result of these cancellations.
|
|
|
Post by Curtis on Nov 15, 2007 18:35:17 GMT -8
Guess that the recent storms have caused damage at little river...Either that or it's just routine maintenance.
|
|
|
Post by Nucksrule on Nov 16, 2007 18:16:32 GMT -8
Sailing Delays - Power Outages Posted November 16, 2007
Updated at 11:00 am
Please be advised that the Quadra Queen II is currently running approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Due to the power outages that are affecting northern Vancouver Island today, the vessel may continue to fall behind schedule.
For updated sailing information please call toll free 1-888-BC FERRY (223-3779).
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this delay.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'ts kind of old news now but I was wondering why the power outages delayed the ferry. Would it be because the ramp couldn't move? Or other reasons like simple procedure?
|
|
Koastal Karl
Voyager
Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
Posts: 7,747
|
Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 16, 2007 20:18:03 GMT -8
So does the Queen of Esquimalt carry the same amount of overheights as the New West?? I think not! So why is there no service notice about it cause she takes over tommorrow and there is nothing on the site about it. BC Ferries can post a service notice about the Alberni going out for refit in ADVANCE but not the New West. Pretty pathetic. BC Ferries better get with it!
Queen of Coquitlam Temporary Replacement Vessel Posted November 16, 2007
Beginning on Monday, November 19, the Queen of Coquitlam will replace the Queen of Alberni, which is being removed from service to undergo scheduled maintenance. This work is expected to take approximately two weeks.
Commercial customers please note that there is less capacity for commercial vehicles on the Queen of Coquitlam compared to the Queen of Alberni. There is also a difference in deck configuration resulting in a slightly reduced overheight clearance of 15’ (4.57 m) on the Queen of Coquitlam compared to 15’4” (4.67 m) on the Queen of Alberni.
BC Ferries regrets any inconvenience this may cause. The Queen of Alberni is anticipated to return to scheduled service on Monday December 3, 2007.
|
|
Nick
Voyager
Chief Engineer - Queen of Richmond
Posts: 2,078
|
Post by Nick on Nov 16, 2007 22:25:24 GMT -8
Sailing Delays - Power Outages Posted November 16, 2007I'ts kind of old news now but I was wondering why the power outages delayed the ferry. Would it be because the ramp couldn't move? Or other reasons like simple procedure? When the power goes out at a terminal, the ramp can't operate. In these cases the ship has to connect to the ramp control box and power up the hydraulic pumps from ship power. It takes time to build pressure in the pumps, and also to physically connect the power cables.
|
|
|
Post by Coastal Canuck on Nov 17, 2007 9:50:08 GMT -8
There is still no service notice about the New West being replaced by the Esquimalt. The Esquimalt is handling the schedule fairly well as she made it from Tsawwassen to Duke Point in 2hrs 14mins then from Duke Point to Tsawwassen in 2hrs 8mins
edit: my mistake. hours changed from 1hr to 2hrs
|
|
|
Post by Islander21 on Nov 17, 2007 10:57:13 GMT -8
Better check your facts there gulf island teen, last time i checked the Esquimalt didn't run at 30+ knots. And in case any of you are wondering the reason the saanich didn't sail yesterday was because it's port main engine was not put back together from refit. I don't know if it's ready today or not.
|
|
Koastal Karl
Voyager
Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
Posts: 7,747
|
Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 17, 2007 12:07:53 GMT -8
So then why wouldent they keep the Vancouver at Swartz Bay and use her yesterday instead of just getting rid of her when the Saanich arrives. Dosent make sense.
|
|
Nick
Voyager
Chief Engineer - Queen of Richmond
Posts: 2,078
|
Post by Nick on Nov 17, 2007 14:41:41 GMT -8
As I mentioned in another thread, there isn't enough berth space to have 2 Vs and a Spirit tied up at SWB.
|
|
Koastal Karl
Voyager
Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
Posts: 7,747
|
Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 19, 2007 9:39:28 GMT -8
Well it looks like BC Ferries posted a service notice just for fun. Beginning on Monday, November 19, the Queen of Coquitlam will replace the Queen of Alberni
And the Alberni is still running on route 30 today and the Coquitlam is still on route 2 and it looks like the Cowichan is docked at Departure Bay.
But RBI shows the Coquitlam on route 30 tommorrow and the Cowichan on route 2 tommorrow so their service notice is out by a day!
|
|
|
Post by Retrovision on Nov 19, 2007 14:46:13 GMT -8
As I mentioned in another thread, there isn't enough berth space to have 2 Vs and a Spirit tied up at SWB. I'm just catching up now after being away from the forum for a few days, so for people like myself a link to that thread would be useful, or atleast a mention of where this thread might be found; thanks. I can't think of why 2 Vs and a Spirit can't be accommodated at SB: SoBC at Berth 1 V at Berth 2 V at Berth 3 Mayne Queen / Queen of Cumberland at Berth 4 and 5 ( Skeena Queen at Fulford)... This is for overnight tie-up, though like what was done while Berth 2 was under reconstruction and a V was at Berth 3 while out of service, it's possible if need be.
|
|
|
Post by kylefossett on Nov 19, 2007 16:07:26 GMT -8
possible for tie-up yes. possible while in service no. there is not enough room for 2 vessels to be unloading at berth 4 and 5 at the same time. schedule during the rebuilding of berth 2 was adjusted a slight bit for the outer islands to avoid this mess up
|
|
|
Post by Retrovision on Nov 19, 2007 16:29:33 GMT -8
possible for tie-up yes. possible while in service no. ... schedule during the rebuilding of berth 2 was adjusted a slight bit for the outer islands to avoid this mess up Granted, but it is possible, as per the qualification of "if need be" in my previous comments there is not enough room for 2 vessels to be unloading at berth 4 and 5 at the same time. Hmm, not enough room for two vessels at two berths? Spelling mistake?
|
|
Nick
Voyager
Chief Engineer - Queen of Richmond
Posts: 2,078
|
Post by Nick on Nov 19, 2007 16:46:11 GMT -8
|
|
|
Post by Retrovision on Nov 19, 2007 16:50:25 GMT -8
Thanks
|
|
|
Post by kylefossett on Nov 19, 2007 17:40:40 GMT -8
possible for tie-up yes. possible while in service no. ... schedule during the rebuilding of berth 2 was adjusted a slight bit for the outer islands to avoid this mess up Granted, but it is possible, as per the qualification of "if need be" in my previous comments there is not enough room for 2 vessels to be unloading at berth 4 and 5 at the same time. Hmm, not enough room for two vessels at two berths? Spelling mistake? no spelling mistake just didn't finish the thought the vehicles unloading and loading. when there is a vessel in at berth one and a vessel at berths 3, 4, or 5 the smaller vessel traffic goes the alternative route. with vessels in 4 and 5 there is no room to seperate like that without confusin
|
|
|
Post by Hardy on Nov 19, 2007 17:41:30 GMT -8
The whole issue with service notices on Rte-30 is a joke. With there having been no notice posted to the website regarding the schedule change with the Esq on this route, the only way some trucking companies (including me) found out about it was via the RBI-CV system. It almost affected a colleague of mine, but luckily he showed up early at Tsa to catch an outbound sailing (no reservation). Apparently, when he called in and complained to BCFS, he was told that the notice had been posted aboard the Rte-30 vessels (which we saw from the post in "detriorating QoEsq" thread) and also in newspapers. One would think that it should be posted on the website, however!
I re-iterate the "shame on BCFS" mood echoed here - there is no reason why they could not post the service notice on their own website.
|
|