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Post by coastalcody on Jan 25, 2008 19:24:59 GMT -8
Sailing Delay
Posted January 25, 2008
Updated at 5:50 pm
Please be advised that the Quadra Queen II is running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule.
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
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Post by Nick on Jan 26, 2008 16:00:47 GMT -8
Does anybody know why the Nanny hasn't departed yet for her 12:15 sailing from TSW? There hasn't been a service notice yet to my knowledge.
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Post by Coastal Canuck on Jan 26, 2008 16:32:03 GMT -8
Does anybody know why the Nanny hasn't departed yet for her 12:15 sailing from TSW? There hasn't been a service notice yet to my knowledge. according to the vessel positioning page she is at Pander Island as of 4:36pm. They may have just forgotten to record it on the Current Conditions page
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Post by Nick on Jan 26, 2008 17:15:22 GMT -8
Currently Siitech reports that she is in active pass heading to either TSW or sturdies bay, but the BCF tracking page reports that she is berthed at Pender still, and current conditions still says the 12:15 sailing hasn't departed yet. I think that Siitech would be the most trustworthy source in the 3, just because it is independent.
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Post by Coastal Canuck on Jan 27, 2008 9:29:20 GMT -8
Sailing Cancellation Posted January 26, 2008 Updated at 11:30 pm
Please be advised that the following sailings of the the Queen of Esquimalt had to be canceled for Sunday, January 27th: 10:25 am departing Tsawwassen, 1:05 pm departing Duke Point.
For updated information please feel free to call toll free 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779) or visit our Vessel Tracking web page.
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this cancellation.
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Post by Hardy on Jan 27, 2008 9:29:39 GMT -8
Looks like this is a carry over from yesterday. Are we sure that this is weather related and not mechanical? I know that the weather last night was not so pretty, but this morning it was more calm than anything, except for light dustings of snow ... any insight would be appreciated. Service Notices - Duke Point-Tsawwassen Sailing Cancellation Posted January 26, 2008 Updated at 11:30 pm Please be advised that the following sailings of the the Queen of Esquimalt had to be canceled for Sunday, January 27th: 10:25 am departing Tsawwassen, 1:05 pm departing Duke Point. For updated information please feel free to call toll free 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779) or visit our Vessel Tracking web page. We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this cancellation. link at: www.bcferries.com/schedules/notices/notice01260801.html
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 27, 2008 13:47:47 GMT -8
re the Esquimalt cancellation for 1st run on Sunday:
I'm guessing that they were unable to fully crew the ship, and so they had to cancel the first round-trip, while they tried to round up crew-members or officers to staff the ship.
Weather wasn't mentioned, and a mechanical problem would likely have canceled more than one round-trip. Also, weather and mechanical cancellations are usually advertised on the website as such.
This was just "cancellation", which makes me think it's an non-embarassing way to say "We didn't have enough people to run the ship today...."
Get used to that....
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Post by Hardy on Jan 27, 2008 16:01:08 GMT -8
Flugel, my esteemed colleague ... if I may quote myself, quoting the news release .... (date/time bolded highlighted) Looks like this is a carry over from yesterday. Service Notices - Duke Point-Tsawwassen Sailing Cancellation Posted January 26, 2008
Updated at 11:30 pm[/i] [/quote] I was not on the web yesterday night to check out the conditions page, nor did I get a chance to visit the forum. However, if they were posting at 2330 last night that their two LATER MORNING sailings today could not be crewed -- that's 9-10 hours of time MINIMUM. I do not think that this was a crewing issue. We're not in a holiday season here, and I don't think that there is any massive affliction running rampant medically (no Norwalk virus or anything). Maybe Fort Street Flu? I don't know. Was anybody checking current conditions last night to see if there were indeed all 6 of the scheduled round trip sailings on Rte-30? Remember that Sat PM sailings omit the last two sailings of the evening ... Anyways, just some food for thought. And I don't mean to be contrary, but with the hours intervening between when the notice was modified/updated, and the scheduled first sailing, you would think that they would have had ample opportunity to crew the ship.
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Post by Hardy on Jan 27, 2008 16:09:57 GMT -8
Hmmm, what is the consensus with quoting oneself?? Do now need to start speaking in the third person? hmmm
Regardless, Hardy had a thought after re-reading Hardy and Flugel's posts. Perhaps the Esq was under-crewed, but the crew was yanked to cover the Vancouver? Hardy finds this unlikely, but plausible, nonetheless.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 27, 2008 18:07:38 GMT -8
re Esquimalt cancellation:
Hardy: Thanks for pointing out that the service-notice was released the night before; I hadn't realised that. That would change my premise. I was assuming that it was a morning-announcement thing.
Maybe there's no PR-spin to read into their lack of explanation. Maybe they just didn't think it was important to publicize the reason for the cancellation?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2008 21:29:00 GMT -8
I going to have to the gang about that one, I'm still laughing. Oh by the way there is a shortage of staff, we had over 850 people leave BC Ferries in a two year period, and we figure they a short over 100 engineers. Fort Street Flu...love it. Gregg
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Post by Nucksrule on Jan 29, 2008 9:06:57 GMT -8
Sailing Delay - Weather
Posted January 29, 2008
Updated at 7:10 am
Please be advised that the Queen of Capilano is running approximately 32 minutes behind schedule due to weather conditions.
For updated information please feel free to call toll free 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779) or visit our Vessel Tracking web page.
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this weather delay.
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Post by blackshadow on Jan 29, 2008 17:21:02 GMT -8
I am surprise no one on here has pick up on that HSQ is still at Deas. Deas still working hard to get her out. No some seems to know when.
By the way Esquimalt cancel sailings on the Sunday wasn't crew related, rummours say she required repairs (run out of schedule time during the night). Reports have it Deas welding trucks were at Tsawwassen on the weekend.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 29, 2008 18:08:07 GMT -8
I am surprise no one on here has pick up on that HSQ is still at Deas. Deas still working hard to get her out. No some seems to know when. The BCFS website service notice said that HSQ refit was for "Dec.3rd to January 2008", and we're still in January, so I wasn't expecting the ship to be back-in-service yet. If the work spills over into February, at least it's a better time of year for this, than the last time, re the June-July long-weekend, when Tachek had to be used on Route-9A. ps: thanks for the info re the Esquimalt, re last-weekend's cancellation.
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Post by Hardy on Jan 30, 2008 0:02:54 GMT -8
re Esquimalt cancellation: Hardy: Thanks for pointing out that the service-notice was released the night before; I hadn't realised that. That would change my premise. I was assuming that it was a morning-announcement thing. Could also be me reading too many things into those small details. However, as they say, the devil IS in the details. I just found it slightly odd, and it did not sit right with me. That was the other reason why I was wondering if there were sailing cancellations the evening prior. I have not seen a reply, so I am assuming that if there were, that it went more or less un-noticed (which is a rarity in and of itself!) by others on this forum. That being said, without further information, I will drop this like an unwanted red-headed step-child ... <vbg>
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Post by Hardy on Jan 30, 2008 0:07:45 GMT -8
I going to have to the gang about that one, I'm still laughing. Oh by the way there is a shortage of staff, we had over 850 people leave BC Ferries in a two year period, and we figure they a short over 100 engineers. Fort Street Flu...love it. Glad I made you chuckle a little. Sorry to hear that all of the motors are now hard of hearing (engines have ears?!) but with all the noise that they make, perhaps this is a good thing! Seriously though, I am not at all surprised that the BRAIN-DRAIN has hit BCFS as well. Seeing as how the oil-patch of Northern Alberger is paying upwards of $55/hr for heavy mechanics, it is not hard to follow the dollars. As for the 850 that you say have left in the past 24 mos --- how much of that was attrition thru retirement/end of service as opposed to younger employees just moving on? Or are you at liberty to share that information? Ballparking counts, as I am just slightly interested to see if it is due to an aging worker demographic or if it is LURING ...
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 30, 2008 7:43:39 GMT -8
There was an ad in the National Post this morning for BCFerries and listed all the casual/temporary ads. It was in the Toronto edition.
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Post by Nucksrule on Jan 30, 2008 15:08:07 GMT -8
Access to the Toll Booths is Changing
Posted January 30, 2008
Over the next three months, a new toll booth plaza will be constructed at the Departure Bay terminal. As the construction will affect the flow of vehicles into the compound, customers are reminded to allow extra time to access the terminal and are asked to follow the directions of the onsite traffic controllers.
The cut-off times for sales of foot passengers, vehicles, reservations and assured loading tickets remain in effect to ensure on-time departures.
Due to the temporary reduction in size of the long-term parking lot, the use of public transit and carpooling is strongly encouraged for customers travelling as foot passengers from Departure Bay.
Customers with flexible travel plans may consider sailing to and from Vancouver Island via the Duke Point – Tsawwassen or Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen routes during peak travel times.
Completion of all phases of the Departure Bay terminal improvement project is expected by the summer of 2008.
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 30, 2008 16:04:38 GMT -8
Oh boy, I wonder what that's going to look like? I'm thinking they should make it look exactly like the toll plaza at Horseshoe Bay.
And I see on the DPB webcams that they've already broken ground for this new toll plaza.
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Post by hwy19man on Jan 31, 2008 20:43:52 GMT -8
Update: Spirit of Vancouver Island Maintenance Continues Posted January 31, 2008 The Queen of Saanich will continue as the replacement vessel for the Spirit of Vancouver Island on the Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen route while the Spirit of Vancouver Island undergoes further required maintenance. It is anticipated that the Spirit of Vancouver Island will return to service on Tuesday, February 5th. Please note that overloads are possible as the Queen of Saanich is a smaller vessel than the Spirit of Vancouver Island. For reservations or additional sailing information, visit www.bcferries.com or call 1-888 BCFERRY (223-3779). www.bcferries.com/schedules/notices/notice01310801.html
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Post by PCL Driver on Jan 31, 2008 21:39:11 GMT -8
The SOVI's having problems with one of her rudders.
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 31, 2008 22:34:19 GMT -8
Hmm, RBI is showing a discrepancy to this service notice; RBI is still showing reservations possible for the SoVI on Monday.
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Post by hwy19man on Feb 1, 2008 17:39:55 GMT -8
Temporary Vessel Replacement - February 5 – March 12 Posted February 01, 2008 The Spirit of British Columbia will be removed from service on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route from Tuesday, February 5 through Wednesday, March 12 for regularly scheduled maintenance. The smaller Queen of Vancouver will be the temporary replacement for the Spirit-class vessel. The Spirit of British Columbia is scheduled return to service on Thursday, March 13. For reservations or additional sailing information, www.bcferries.com or call 1-888 BCFERRY (223-3779). www.bcferries.com/schedules/notices/notice02010802.html
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Post by Mike C on Feb 5, 2008 19:08:47 GMT -8
Sailing out of Departure Bay? Better pack a lunch - the Bistro is closin' up.Service Notices - Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay Food Service Changeswww.bcferries.com/schedules/notices/notice02050809.htmlPosted February 05, 2008 As part of the extensive renovations underway at the Departure Bay terminal, the Bistro food service area will permanently close on February 11. The existing building will be converted into a new foot passenger departure lounge. A temporary food service vendor will be in place as of March and will remain until the new Nanaimo Quay Market opens in the summer of 2008. The new Nanaimo Quay Market will provide customers with an extensive selection of food and retail offerings, similar to the market at the Tsawwassen terminal. Thank you for your understanding as we build a better BC Ferries.
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Post by DENelson83 on Feb 6, 2008 18:36:36 GMT -8
Temporary Vessel Replacement: February 14 – March 15 Posted February 05, 2008 The Queen of Surrey will be removed from service on the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale route from Thursday, February 14 through Saturday, March 15 for regularly scheduled maintenance. The Queen of Coquitlam will be the temporary replacement vessel. The Queen of Surrey is scheduled return to service on Sunday, March 16. For reservations or additional sailing information, www.bcferries.com or call 1-888 BCFERRY (223-3779).
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