The starboard propeller and hub assembly of the 60-year-old Queen of New Westminster have been sheared off and the vessel will need to be put into dry dock for repairs.
vessel on one of the busiest routes could be out of commission for several more weeks, after one of its propellers was sheared off earlier this week.Now, BC Ferries says the ship will have to put into dry dock for repairs and all its sailings have been cancelled through to Sept. 30.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
These three vessels, and the Queen of New Westminster, are expected to be retired in the coming years when replacements arrive. “The challenges posed by the age of the fleet persist, which isn’t unexpected considering six vessels in the fleet have been in service for over 50 years,” the company states.
The company says summer 2024 is shaping up to be the busiest in its 64-year history with 5 million passengers and 2 million vehicles between June and July.Viewed
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