VICTORIA — The company operating British Columbia's ferries says divers have recovered a propeller that fell off one of its vessels and triggered an oil spill earlier this week, but notes it will take six months to complete the needed repairs.
VICTORIA — The company operating British Columbia's ferries says divers have recovered a propeller that fell off one of its vessels and triggered an oil spill earlier this week, but notes it will take six months to complete the needed repairs.
Officials took the ferry out of service earlier this week after discovering the starboard propeller had"sheared off from its propulsion shaft." The company says a preliminary visual inspection suggests the propeller shaft may have fractured due to structural fatigue, and the repairs are expected to be significant and involve completely disassembling port and starboard propeller systems.
Meanwhile, all of the vessel's sailings up to Sept. 30 have been cancelled, and BC Ferries says it's looking at ways to add additional trips on other boats.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BC Ferries delays morning sailing from Victoria due to mechanical issueIndependent and employee owned - local news stories, weather, sports, events and more
Read more »
BC Ferries pushes back late-night sailing for Victoria's CFL debut3-day festival includes events at Royal Athletic Park, Victoria's Inner Harbour and Starlight Stadium in Langford
Read more »
Thousands of cyclists set to ride in Saturday's Tour de VictoriaSaturday’s Tour de Victoria has six routes of varying lengths taking participants through Greater Victoria.
Read more »
Ferry leaked oil into Swartz Bay when propeller dropped off: B.C. FerriesThe Queen of New Westminster, which serves the busy Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, is expected to be out of service until at least the end of this month.
Read more »
Ferry leaked oil into Swartz Bay when propeller dropped off: B.C. FerriesThe Queen of New Westminster, which serves the busy Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, is expected to be out of service until at least the end of this month.
Read more »
Repair work will keep 60-year-old ferry out of service for half a year: BC FerriesVICTORIA — The company operating British Columbia's ferries says divers have recovered a propeller that fell off one of its vessels and triggered an oil...
Read more »