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Post by WettCoast on May 17, 2019 21:36:25 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia off Galiano Island near the south entrance to Active Pass with a late 5 PM sailng from Swartz Bay, on the eve of the May long weekend 17 May 2019
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Post by Starsteward on May 18, 2019 9:29:40 GMT -8
Am I missing something as I don't see the name of the vessel anywhere on or near the whole stern section? Were the painters short of 'blue' paint?
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Post by futureferrydriver on May 18, 2019 10:17:34 GMT -8
Am I missing something as I don't see the name of the vessel anywhere on or near the whole stern section? Were the painters short of 'blue' paint? I’m pretty sure it says it on the stern above the upper car deck just below the buffet windows... In fact I just looked at some photos from last weekend and I would say I’m 100% sure its there. Blurry and hard to see in the picture here though.
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Post by WettCoast on May 18, 2019 22:18:55 GMT -8
Am I missing something as I don't see the name of the vessel anywhere on or near the whole stern section? Were the painters short of 'blue' paint? As FFD said, the name and port of registry is there, but they sure could make it just a tad more prominent. Try this link to the full size version of the photo on Flickr.
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Post by Starsteward on May 19, 2019 11:52:46 GMT -8
Am I missing something as I don't see the name of the vessel anywhere on or near the whole stern section? Were the painters short of 'blue' paint? As FFD said, the name and port of registry is there, but they sure could make it just a tad more prominent. Try this link to the full size version of the photo on Flickr. My apologies to the good painting crew at BCFS. Why don't they paint the vessel name in large lettering on the rear part of the hull above the rubbing strake like they used to? Overall, the 'Spirits' are looking pretty spiffy since their 'MLU's' and return to service.
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 6, 2019 9:33:09 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia emerges from the north end of Active Pass with the 5 PM sailing from Swartz Bay to the mainland - 22 May 2019
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 21, 2019 22:53:13 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia off Mayne Island, near the south entrance to Active Pass, with a late 5 PM holiday weekend sailing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen - 17 May 2019
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 22, 2019 17:22:35 GMT -8
Why does Spirit of British Columbia get her supplies from Swartz Bay and not Tsawwassen? Has this always happened with her?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 22, 2019 19:00:00 GMT -8
Why does Spirit of British Columbia get her supplies from Swartz Bay and not Tsawwassen? Has this always happened with her? With regards to your first question, I'm assuming that this is because BC Ferries finds it more efficient to purchase, store and load supplies at one location, for the Route-1 ships. An obvious part of this is the specialty buffet food supplies. It is far more efficient for any business to have one central location for purchasing, warehousing and loading supplies.
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 25, 2019 22:55:13 GMT -8
A bald eagle keeps a sharp lookout for supper as BC Ferries' Spirit of British Columbia sails through the southern Gulf Islands, between Active Pass & Swartz Bay, BC - 22 December 2019
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Post by vancouverecho on Dec 26, 2019 18:59:24 GMT -8
Why does Spirit of British Columbia get her supplies from Swartz Bay and not Tsawwassen? Has this always happened with her? With regards to your first question, I'm assuming that this is because BC Ferries finds it more efficient to purchase, store and load supplies at one location, for the Route-1 ships. An obvious part of this is the specialty buffet food supplies. It is far more efficient for any business to have one central location for purchasing, warehousing and loading supplies. I can confirm that BC Ferries does have an extensive retail and food services operation out in Sidney, BC at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, as I do work for a company that is a retail supplier to BC Ferries. All of our goods is sent to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal for loading, which is then distributed to the various ferries, even those that don't dock at Swartz Bay.
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 24, 2020 21:32:37 GMT -8
BC Ferries Spirit of British Columbia sails past Portlock Point lighthouse, south of Active Pass - 22 December 2019
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 13, 2020 8:35:26 GMT -8
I am on Spirit of British Columbia right now and we docking in berth 2 at Swartz Bay. How often do Spirit Class vessels dock at berth 2 in Swartz Bay?
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Post by Dane on Feb 13, 2020 9:22:15 GMT -8
Fairly infrequently. It's a whole week of a bit different than the usual on the Route. The CCel randomly replaced the SoVI this week with no (public) warning.
SoBC is missing sailings for drills. Now I'm about to sail on the New West. Keep me in your thoughts.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 13, 2020 9:45:36 GMT -8
Fairly infrequently. It's a whole week of a bit different than the usual on the Route. The CCel randomly replaced the SoVI this week with no (public) warning. SoBC is missing sailings for drills. Now I'm about to sail on the New West. Keep me in your thoughts. It’s the Spirit of Vancouver Island maintenance period for whole month. I have never seen service notice for Coastal vessels while replacing one of Spirit vessel.
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Post by Dane on Feb 13, 2020 9:59:38 GMT -8
Fairly infrequently. It's a whole week of a bit different than the usual on the Route. The CCel randomly replaced the SoVI this week with no (public) warning. SoBC is missing sailings for drills. Now I'm about to sail on the New West. Keep me in your thoughts. It’s the Spirit of Vancouver Island maintenance period for whole month. I have never seen service for Coastal vessels while replacing one of Spirit vessel. On the reservation system it was showing the VI. Probably just an error.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 13, 2020 12:31:58 GMT -8
It’s the Spirit of Vancouver Island maintenance period for whole month. I have never seen service for Coastal vessels while replacing one of Spirit vessel. On the reservation system it was showing the VI. Probably just an error. I don’t know where getting because when I check Spirit of British Columbia and Coastal Celebration are main vessels on route 1.
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Post by Dane on Feb 13, 2020 13:17:15 GMT -8
I got it on the Reservation page. Like I said. No doubt it's fixed now.
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Post by 1foot2ships on Aug 11, 2020 11:01:38 GMT -8
just curious if any of you have noticed/are aware of anything. i only noticed starting last long wknd, but SBC has been regularly late for all her sailings. 1st sailing always goes according to schedule, but starting from trip 2, she is :15 behind. usually, they are able to catch up as dwell time decreases into the night, but lately (includ last night) her last trip was still :60 behind. the reason is sometimes a variation of that stupid: max loading period/crews safely loading/peak travel period excuse, but lately, its always something to do with 'fixing a mechanical problem on board' today is developing into a carbon copy of yesterday. anybody got any insight into this? Tue 2020-08-11 SBC 0706 | (:06) | 0846 |
| On Time | 1052 |
| 0915 | (:15) | We are working to fix a mechanical issue on board | 1125 | (:25) | 1302 |
| Earlier mechanical issue has caused delays | 1512 |
| 1332 | (:22) | A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1538 | (:38) | 1712 |
| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1912 |
| 1737 | (:37) | A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1937 | (:37) | 2114 |
| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 2314 |
| 2139 | (:39) | A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays |
fwiw: as soon as i call out this recurring problem on SBC, go figure, SVI fails to score a perfect day
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Post by pacificcat99 on Aug 11, 2020 20:58:25 GMT -8
I hope it is nothing major wrong with the Spirit that is indicative of very problematic issues with engines that are appearing after the refit a few years ago that we will then be dealing with with the Vancouver Island shortly as well.
This was a while ago but I remember being on the SOBC shortly after refit and after we rounded Helen Point the engines suddenly cut completely and we were just drifting for a few minutes (they may have dropped the anchor but don't remember). (likely not related but could help paint picture regarding mechanical troubles)
Hopefully it is just something minor that they can fix during lower season and swap in another boat for a day or two.
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Post by Nickfro on Aug 12, 2020 10:29:37 GMT -8
Same sort of delays today. Mechanical issue is cited for the delay this time. . .
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Post by 1foot2ships on Aug 12, 2020 22:19:27 GMT -8
Weds 2020-08-12 SBC 0700
| (:00) | 0842 |
| On Time | 1052 |
| 0915 | (:15) | We are working to fix a mechanical issue on board | 1122 | (:22) | 1302 |
| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1508 |
| 1330 | (:30) | A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1535 | (:35) | 1710 |
| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1912 |
| 1736 | (:36) | A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1934 | (:34) | 2112 |
| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 2310 |
| 2136 | (:36) | A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays |
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Post by Alberni on Aug 13, 2020 13:43:41 GMT -8
I received a service notice email on August 6th that stated the mechanical issue was related to the #2 engine. The notice has expired but I think it's the same ongoing issue.
Thu 2020-08-06 4:38 PM Summary: #ServiceNotice #Tsawwassen - #SwartzBay #SpiritofBritishColumbia is operating 33 minutes behind schedule due to an engine issue Note: This Service Notice affects the following route(s): Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Victoria (Swartz Bay)
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Post by princessofvanfan on Aug 13, 2020 19:56:51 GMT -8
I hope it is nothing major wrong with the Spirit that is indicative of very problematic issues with engines that are appearing after the refit a few years ago that we will then be dealing with with the Vancouver Island shortly as well. This was a while ago but I remember being on the SOBC shortly after refit and after we rounded Helen Point the engines suddenly cut completely and we were just drifting for a few minutes (they may have dropped the anchor but don't remember). (likely not related but could help paint picture regarding mechanical troubles) Hopefully it is just something minor that they can fix during lower season and swap in another boat for a day or two. We were on the Queen of Tsawwassen going from Tsawwassen to Saltspring years ago and the engines seemingly quit as we made the right turn into Active Pass at the south end of Galiano. It was weird...absolutely no engine noise or vibration for about 3 or 4 minutes, then all of a sudden she came back to life. We're booked on the 3 P.M. sailing out of Tsawwassen on the SOBC - fingers crossed!
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Post by 1foot2ships on Aug 13, 2020 23:03:17 GMT -8
Thurs 2020-08-13 SBC 0702 | (:02) | 0842
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| On Time | 1046 |
| 0911 | (:11)
| We are loading as many vehicles as possible | 1120 | (:20) | 1300 |
| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1504 |
| 1328
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| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1536 | (:36) | 1712
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| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 1916 |
| 1740
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| A mechanical issue is causing ongoing delays | 2324 |
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couldnt even make up a minute. worst day of the wk so far. luckily traffic is lighter on wknds! i guess this has now piqued some of you guys' interests. thnx for not banning me for putting up disparaging comments about our beloved BCF. princessofvanfan: good luck on your trip tm & perfect timing for something which has bothered me for a long time. reservations require you to check-in :30 prior to scheduled departure. instead, you will likely be departing ~:30 late. when you arrive at the toll booth, can you please do me a favour and enquire if BCF would kindly refund your reservation charge? (if they require you to be at the terminal xx amount of time despite paying for a reservation, i think it is only fair they reimburse should they fail to sail within xx amount of posted departure time. fair is fair right?)
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