BC Ferries hopes to get its sailings back on track after multiple cancellations due to a broken boat.
The ferry corporations said in a statement that B次元官网网址減ending successful completionB次元官网网址� of sea trials, the Coastal Celebration could be in service Friday, July 28. The loss of the Coastal Celebration has put extreme pressure on sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen, with long waits for those who couldnB次元官网网址檛 get a reservation.
The vessel entered dry dock space on Monday, July 24 to repair an ineffective blade seal B次元官网网址� this after breaking down several times during its time at sea.
B次元官网网址淯pon inspection of the blade assembly, it was confirmed that the components were installed correctly and the root cause was a failure of the seal material itself,B次元官网网址� read the statement.
All four blade seals are now in the process of being replaced. The four, two-tonne propeller blades are each connected to a 12-tonne propeller hub with eight large bolts.
B次元官网网址淭he shipyard, supported by marine engineers from both BC Ferries and the propulsion supplier, will work through the night to accomplish the work,B次元官网网址� said BC Ferries. B次元官网网址淭he vessel is expected to be re-floated tomorrow night with sea trials conducted enroute to Swartz Bay.B次元官网网址�
BC Ferries advises customers that food services may be limited on the Coastal CelebrationB次元官网网址檚 first day of service due to the limited turn around time to restore the vessel between its arrival at Swartz Bay and its first sailing of the day.
Customers with bookings on the Coastal Celebration on Friday are advised to arrive as planned. If there are any changes to the vesselB次元官网网址檚 scheduled return, Customer Care will contact them directly.
The Coastal Celebration performs eight sailings per day between Tsawwassen B次元官网网址� Swartz Bay and will increase capacity for passengers and vehicles travelling between Vancouver and Victoria. The vessel carries 310 vehicles and 1,604 passengers and crew.
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