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Post by Curtis on Feb 6, 2008 20:17:17 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). Awww Nuts! I'm going to just miss getting on the Coquitlam, Oh Well, At Least I Get on the Surrey...Coincidentally I'm on my way to the Jazz Festival in Surrey With our School's Jazz Bands. |
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Post by ferrytraveller on Feb 6, 2008 21:57:31 GMT -8
Sailing Delay - Weather
Posted February 06, 2008
Updated at 8:50 pm
Please be advised that the Quadra Queen II is running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule due to weather.
For current sailing information, please call 1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3379).
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this delay.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Feb 6, 2008 21:57:54 GMT -8
Sailing Delay/Cancellations - Weather
Posted February 06, 2008
Updated at 8:45 pm
Please be advised that the Queen of Esquimalt will be arriving into Tsawwassen 30 minutes behind schedule due to weather.
The 9:10 pm sailing from Tsawwassen and 11:50 pm sailing from Duke Point have been cancelled.
For current sailing information, please call 1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779) or visit our current conditions webpage.
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of these cancellations.
Sailing Cancellations - Weather
Posted February 06, 2008
Updated at 8:30 pm
Please be advised that the Queen of Vancouver's 7:00 pm sailing from Tsawwassen and 9:00 pm sailing from Swartz Bay have been cancelled due to weather.
For current sailing information, please call 1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779) or visit our current conditions webpage.
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of these cancellations.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Feb 6, 2008 21:58:33 GMT -8
Sailings Resume
Posted February 06, 2008
Updated at 9:35 pm
The Powell River Queen will sail the last round trip of the evening departing Quadra Island at 10:00 pm.
For current sailing information, please call 1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779).
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of the cancellations.
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Early Arrival
Posted February 06, 2008
Updated at 7:50 pm
Please be advised that the Northern Adventue will be arriving into Skidegate at 1:00 am instead of 2:00 am.
For current sailing information, please call 1-877-223-8778 or visit our vessel tracking webpage.
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this early arrival.
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Post by Nickfro on Feb 12, 2008 8:41:51 GMT -8
Sailing Delay
Posted February 12, 2008
Updated at 8:07 am
Please be advised that the Queen of Capilano is currently approximately twenty (20) minutes behind schedule. The vessel will likely continue to lose time throughout the day.
Customers are asked to check the Current Conditions page for updated sailing information or call toll free
1-888-BC FERRY (223-3779).
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this delay.
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There must be a mechanical problem if the Cappie is expected to lose time throughout the day. Normally they'd be easily back on schedule after lunch break.
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Post by Nucksrule on Feb 12, 2008 17:35:17 GMT -8
Revised Reservation Policy - Mid Coast SailingsPosted February 12, 2008 In a further effort to improve the travel experience for our customers on the MV Nimpkish and to support the passenger manifest process, effective immediately BC Ferries has shortened the reservation cut off time from 24 hours to 12 hours*. This will further assist customers allowing more flexibility in securing their travel plans closer to the departure times. The pre-booking of reservations is mandatory to accurately reflect passenger names and numbers on our vessel manifest. Payment is required at the time of booking for all Mid Coast reservations. Payment can be made using Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Customers wishing to pay by cash or Interac can make their reservation by going to their nearest terminal. For added convenience, customers in Bella Bella, Klemtu, Shearwater and Ocean Falls can use a Postal Money Order for payment of their fares. *Note: The 12 hour cut-off time is calculated from the time of departure from the vessel’s originating terminal. Please review our schedules for further information. Reservations are available online at www.bcferries.com, or by calling toll free 1-888-223-3779 between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sailing CancellationsPosted February 12, 2008 The following sailings will be cancelled on Monday, February 25 in order to complete a required regulatory inspection on the MV Powell River Queen: Depart Quadra Island 7 p.m. Depart Campbell River 7:30 p.m. BC Ferries appreciates your understanding.
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Post by Nucksrule on Feb 14, 2008 17:34:06 GMT -8
Cancelled Sailings - Sunday February 17
Posted February 14, 2008
The Queen of Capilano will temporarily be removed from service on the morning of Sunday February 17 for engine repairs.
As a result of these unscheduled repairs, the following regular sailings will be cancelled.
Leave Bowen Island
6:30 am
7:30 am
Leave Horseshoe Bay
6:00 am
7:00 am
8:00 am
Water taxi service is scheduled for all cancelled regular sailings. Free parking will be available at the Horseshoe Bay terminal for the duration of the service disruption, please contact Horseshoe Bay Terminal Switchboard for information, (604) 921-7414.
The Queen of Capilano is expected to return to service on Sunday February 17 effective with the 8:30 am sailing from Bowen Island.
BC Ferries apologizes to our customers for any inconvenience experienced as a result of these sailing cancellations.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 15, 2008 18:31:52 GMT -8
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Attention Northern Commercial Customers
Posted February 15, 2008
Changes to Reefer Configurations on New Vessel
In 2009, BC Ferries will be welcoming the Northern Expedition into service on the Port Hardy – Prince Rupert route. The vessel, at a length of 150.75 metres and AEQ capacity of 130, will offer a state-of-the art travel experience to our northern customers. The vessel will replace the Queen of Prince Rupert, which will be retired after 43 years of service.
Of particular interest to our commercial customers is the configuration of the reefer systems on the new vessel. Currently, the Northern Adventure has eighteen diesel/gas reefer exhaust units. In addition to the diesel/gas units, there are fourteen electrical connections. The Queen of Prince Rupert currently has a total carrying capacity of 20 diesel/gas driven refrigeration plants.
The Northern Expedition will have a total carrying capacity of 26 reefers; of which four will be diesel/gas driven refrigeration plants. In addition to the gas/diesel drive units, the vessel will have 22 electrical connections for use by our commercial customers. The switch from gas/diesel to electric units is being made for the following reasons:
· Environment: electrical units cause less air and noise pollution;
· Safety: electrical units pose a smaller fire risk, thus lessening the safety risk to our passengers, crew and vessel;
· Safety: electrical units pose less of an injury risk to our employees.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, BC Ferries is reducing its dependency on diesel/gas reefer units and will ultimately eliminate them from usage and operate 100% electric reefer units.
BC Ferries looks forward to working with its northern commercial customers in the coming months and years.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 15, 2008 18:38:35 GMT -8
(and here's the alternate take)
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Attention Northern West Coast Customers
Posted February 15, 2008
Changes to Reefer Configurations on New Vessel
In 2009, BC Ferries will be welcoming the Northern Expedition into service on the Port Hardy – Prince Rupert route. The vessel, at a length of 150.75 metres and AEQ capacity of 130, will offer a state-of-the art travel experience to our northern customers. The vessel will replace the Queen of Prince Rupert, which will be retired after 43 years of service.
Of particular interest to our west coast customers is the configuration of the reefer systems on the new vessel. Currently, he Northern Adventure has eighteen bongs. In addition to the bongs, there are zigzag rolling stations. The Queen of Prince Rupert currently has a total capacity of 20 zigzag rolling stations.
The Northern Expedition will have a total capacity of 26 reefers; of which four will be zigzag rolling stations. In addition to the zigzag stations, the vessel will have 22 bongs for use by our west coast customers. The switch from zigzag rolling paper to bongs is being made for the following reasons:
· Environment: bongs have less of an impact on the environment, as they do not use paper;
· Safety: bongs pose a smaller fire risk, thus lessening the safety risk to our passengers, crew and vessel;
· Safety: bongs pose less of an injury risk to our employees.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, BC Ferries is reducing its dependency on zigzag rolling paper reefers and will ultimately eliminate them from usage and operate 100% bong reefer units.
BC Ferries looks forward to working with its west coast customers in the coming months and years.
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Post by DENelson83 on Feb 15, 2008 22:58:51 GMT -8
And in another of those "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" moments...  ;D |
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Post by Kam on Feb 18, 2008 15:17:45 GMT -8
Well, here we go:
Ship Repositioning
Posted February 18, 2008
Duke Point – Tsawwassen customers are advised that effective Sunday, March 2, the Queen of Alberni will be home ported at Tsawwassen and the Queen of Esquimalt will be home ported at Duke Point.
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Post by Nickfro on Feb 18, 2008 15:23:32 GMT -8
Service Notices - Duke Point-Tsawwassen
Ship Repositioning
Posted February 18, 2008
Duke Point – Tsawwassen customers are advised that effective Sunday, March 2, the Queen of Alberni will be home ported at Tsawwassen and the Queen of Esquimalt will be home ported at Duke Point. The following daily schedule is in effect to March 31
Leave Duke Point:
5:00 a.m.* Except Sundays
7:45 a.m. Except Sundays
10:25 a.m.*
12:45 p.m.
3:50 p.m.*
5:45 p.m.
9:10 p.m.* Except Saturdays
10:45 p.m. Except Saturdays
Leave Tsawwassen:
5:15 a.m. Except Sundays
7:40 a.m.* Except Sundays
10:15 a.m.
1:05 p.m.*
3:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.*
8:15 p.m. Except Saturdays
11:50 p.m.* Except Saturdays
* Queen of Esquimalt sailings
Please note that the Queen of Esquimalt operates at a slower speed resulting in a crossing time of approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes rather than 2 hours.
Commercial operators: please note that due to a different deck configuration and an overheight deck clearance of 13’6” (4.11 m), the Queen of Esquimalt carries fewer commercial vehicles than the Queen of Alberni.
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Post by Ferryman on Feb 18, 2008 21:40:43 GMT -8
Alright, so does anyone know what will happen for sure after March 31st? I'm thinking the Coastal Inspiration won't be here until mid to late March, leaving very little time for crew familiarization/final touches on the ship. After looking at the Queen of New Westminster last week, I'm having my doubts she would be ready by the end of March. But anything can happen between now and a little over a month from now. The Queen of Coquitlam will be stuck subbing in for the Queen of Oak Bay while she's out for annual maintenance. So if the Coastal Inspiration isn't ready to go by March 31st, perhaps the Queen of Esquimalt will have to stick around on the route. But unless they wanted to restore regular service without a modified schedule with having the Queen of Cowichan take over.
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Post by Nickfro on Feb 18, 2008 21:57:17 GMT -8
I agree with you, Chris. Although they have gallery decks which reduces overheight capacity, I would concur that they should have a faster running ferry on the route, such as the available Cowichan for April. However, their schedule for April still shows Route 30 having a slower ferry on the run. The only difference between this and March is that the Saturday evening trips are added for April. I still see signs pointing to the CI starting on Route 30 at the beginning of May, which makes sense allowing a month or so to get her ready for service after arriving in BC.
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Post by Hardy on Feb 18, 2008 23:31:05 GMT -8
I think that the reason that they have just posted the schedule until the end of March/08 is just to get them through this season (as you stated, with the Saturday PM trips returning). It also buys them some time by getting the current schedule out to the travelling public, and allows them to do whatever they have to do behind the scenes. It buys them another month to see how the refits go (which we all know can run long if there are snags with the maintenance, or if they find more things wrong once they get into it). Realistically though, the venerable Esquimalt will continue to be the Rte-30 boat for the time being. I would not be surprised to see her remain on Rte-30 until the CI is ready to assume her position.
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Post by coastalcody on Feb 19, 2008 14:52:42 GMT -8
Anyone know where the Qpr is???
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Post by Coastal Drought on Feb 19, 2008 15:11:52 GMT -8
She is currently undergoing her final refit. (Which is most likely at Deas).
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Post by coastalcody on Feb 19, 2008 15:47:09 GMT -8
Okay thanks.
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Post by Ferryman on Feb 19, 2008 19:58:01 GMT -8
Actually, after having been watching the Siitech website over the past few days, she's no longer showing up at Deas. Maybe someone near the Deas area is able to see whether or not the QPR is actually still there, because the GPS might have just been turned off? I don't know where else she could go, unless she's in the drydock.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Feb 21, 2008 17:09:57 GMT -8
I was boarding the 1pm ferry from swartz bay yesterday and the loading for the vessel, Queen of Vancouver was delayed by a police incident. Took around 20 mins to resolve, couldn't load the main car deck, cops arrested someone who was drunk i believe.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Feb 21, 2008 17:10:48 GMT -8
Service Resumes February 21
Posted February 20, 2008
Updated at 9:40 am (Thursday, February 21)
Please be advised that the MV Northern Adventure will resume service with the 2:30 pm departure from Prince Rupert this afternoon (February 21).
The westbound and eastbound sailings of February 20th have been cancelled due to weather conditions and customers are being re-scheduled to the 2:30 pm Prince Rupert - Skidegate (Thursday, February 21) and 11:59 pm Skidegate - Prince Rupert (Thursday, February 21) sailings.
For further information please feel free to call toll free 1-877-223-8778 or visit our Vessel Tracking web page.
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Post by Coastal Canuck on Feb 23, 2008 19:58:06 GMT -8
Supplementary Service
Posted February 23, 2008
BC Ferries is pleased to be able to provide the following supplementary service to the MV Kahloke while the MV Quinitsa undergoes extensive upgrades:
MV Klitsa
March 20, 21, 24, 25 and 28
March 31 – June 20 (Monday-Friday only)
Lv. Denman Island Lv. Vancouver Island
8:20 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 8:40 a.m.
10:00 a.m. 09:40 a.m.
11:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m.
12:10 p.m. 11:50 a.m.
1:05 p.m. 12:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m. 1:40 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 2:40 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 3:40 p.m.
4:40 p.m. 4:20 p.m.
5:20 p.m. Fridays only 5 p.m. Fridays only
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Post by Nickfro on Feb 25, 2008 11:11:29 GMT -8
Service Notices - Campbell River-Quadra Island
Temporary Replacement Vessel
Posted February 25, 2008
Beginning Saturday, March 1 with the 6:15 a.m. sailing from Quadra Island, the MV Bowen Queen will replace the MV Powell River Queen, which is being removed from service to undergo necessary work to replace the car deck. This work is expected to be completed by June 20.
Due to the limited over height capacity of the MV Bowen Queen, commercial operators need to plan their travels accordingly.
BC Ferries thanks you for your patience and looks forward to the return of the MV Powell River Queen
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This will be the second time this year (since Sept) that the Bowen Queen will have replaced the Powell River Queen. She had her regular refit back in the fall, prior to the Quinsam's refit period. I guess this means that the Bowen Queen will not be having a refit period this year.
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Post by Nickfro on Feb 25, 2008 16:25:34 GMT -8
Here we go!
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Service Notices - Duke Point-Tsawwassen
Schedule Change
Posted February 25, 2008
Duke Point – Tsawwassen customers are advised that effective Sunday, March 9 to Monday March 31, 2008, the following schedule will be in effect:
Leave Tsawwassen (upper line):
Leave Duke Point (lower line):
Except Sundays 5:15 a.m.
Except Sundays 5:15 a.m. *
Except Sundays 7:45 a.m. *
Except Sundays 7:45 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m.*
12:45 p.m.*
12:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. *
5:45 p.m. *
5:45 p.m.
Except Saturdays 8:15 p.m.
Except Saturdays 8:15 p.m. *
Except Saturdays 10:45 p.m. *
Except Saturdays 10:45 p.m.
* Queen of Cowichan Sailings
During this period, the Queen of Cowichan and Queen of Alberni will be operating on the Duke Point – Tsawwassen route.
Commercial operators: please note that due to a different deck configuration, the Queen of Cowichan carries fewer commercial vehicles than the Queen of Esquimalt. Customers are advised to plan their travels accordingly.
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Does this mean that the MV Coastal Renaissance will enter service on Sunday, March 9 (or perhaps earlier)? It makes sense that the Cowichan begins service on a Sunday, as it gives sufficient extra time to make the vessel switch due to no Sat evening and no Sun early am sailings. I think this will lead to an additional service notice or news release stating the start of service for the CR!
This will also eliminate the service notice for ship re-deployment from Feb18. Well, I guess not exactly. . .it will be in effect for a whopping 1 week! ;D
EDIT: After looking on the reservations page, it appears the MV Coastal Renaissance is scheduled to start service with the 3pm sailing from Departure Bay on Saturday, March 8.
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Post by queenofcowichan on Feb 25, 2008 18:06:08 GMT -8
YIPPEE!
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