In reviewing the news releases, it makes you wonder, What choice do we really have?
Thursday, January 3, 2008 |
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NORTHERN ADVENTURE HOLDING AT BELLA BELLA TERMINAL DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS (PDF)
VICTORIA – The MV Northern Adventure, which operates on BC Ferries’ northern routes, is currently holding at Bella Bella terminal after temporarily suspending service yesterday morning due to an engine problem. |
Friday, December 28, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF ALBERNI RETURNS TO SERVICE DECEMBER 28 (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Alberni returned to service on BC Ferries’ Duke Point – Tsawwassen route at 5:15 a.m. this morning. |
Friday, December 21, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF ALBERNI TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM SERVICE TODAY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK (PDF)
Victoria - The Queen of Alberni, operating between Duke Point and Tsawwassen, has experienced a mechanical failure on one of its main engines and is expected to be out of service for approximately one week as the vessel undergoes repairs. |
Thursday, October 25, 2007 |
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BC FERRIES TO INCREASE FARES ON NOVEMBER 1 (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is reminding customers that passenger and vehicle fares will increase effective November 1, 2007. Fares will increase by an average of 2.8 per cent on the three major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland and an average of 4.4 per cent on the remaining routes. |
Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF ALBERNI RETURNS TO SERVICE AUGUST 12 (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Alberni is scheduled to return to service on BC Ferries’ Duke Point – Tsawwassen route at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 12. |
Monday, August 6, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF ALBERNI TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM SERVICE TODAY (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Alberni, which operates on BC Ferries’ Duke Point – Tsawwassen route, had to be removed from service today for unscheduled maintenance on one of its four clutches. |
Friday, August 3, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF ALBERNI TO BE TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM SERVICE NEXT WEEK (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Alberni, which operates on BC Ferries’ Duke Point – Tsawwassen route, will be removed from service on Wednesday, August 8, for approximately one week while the vessel undergoes unscheduled maintenance on one of its four clutches. |
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF OAK BAY RETURNS TO SERVICE JULY 20 (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Oak Bay is scheduled to return to service on BC Ferries’ Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay route at 6:20 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2007. |
Friday, July 13, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF OAK BAY OUT OF SERVICE FOR ONE WEEK (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Oak Bay, operating between Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay, will be out of service for one week as the vessel undergoes maintenance to repair one of its gear boxes. |
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 |
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QUEEN OF ALBERNI RETURNS TO SERVICE AFTER $40 MILLION UPGRADE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Alberni returns to active service today on BC Ferries’ Duke Point – Tsawwassen route after a seven-month, $40 million mid-life upgrade. |
Friday, January 26, 2007 |
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BC FERRIES ISSUES FINDINGS INTO INCIDENT INVOLVING GABRIOLA FERRY (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries today released the findings of its internal investigation into the January 9, 2007 incident where the MV Quinsam unexpectedly pulled away from the dock at the Nanaimo Harbour terminal resulting in a vehicle rolling off the ramp. |
Monday, January 22, 2007 |
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TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD ISSUES MARINE SAFETY ADVISORY (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Transportation Safety Board issued a Marine Safety Advisory to BC Ferries regarding the adequacy of vessel mooring arrangements in the wake of the January 9 incident where the MV Quinsam unexpectedly pulled away from the dock. |
Monday, January 22, 2007 |
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MORFITT SAFETY REVIEW RELEASED (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries today released a comprehensive safety review by former B.C. Auditor General George L. Morfitt. The 70 page report makes 41 recommendations on safety enhancements at BC Ferries. |
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 |
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TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD ISSUES MARINE SAFETY ADVISORY (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Transportation Safety Board issued a Marine Safety Advisory to BC Ferries today regarding the installation of warning alarms on right-angle-drive (RAD) units in the wake of the January 9 incident where the MV Quinsam unexpectedly pulled away from the dock. |
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 |
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BC FERRIES INVESTIGATING GABRIOLA FERRY INCIDENT (PDF)
VICTORIA – At approximately 7:00 pm this evening, the MV Quinsam, which operates on the Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route, unexpectedly pulled away from the dock at Nanaimo Harbour as the ship was loading vehicles. |
Thursday, November 16, 2006 |
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QUEEN OF ALBERNI TO UNDERGO $40 MILLION MID-LIFE UPGRADE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Alberni is about to commence a six-month $40 million mid-life upgrade at Vancouver Drydock in North Vancouver. This is the fifth C-class vessel to undergo such a major upgrade at the Washington Marine Group shipyard. Over the last five years BC Ferries has awarded contracts to Vancouver Shipyards in excess of $200 million. |
Friday, November 10, 2006 |
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MORFITT SAFETY REVIEW ON TRACK FOR PUBLIC RELEASE (PDF)
VICTORIA – Former Auditor General George Morfitt is conducting a comprehensive, independent review of all BC Ferries’ safety practices. The review was commissioned in July 2006 by BC Ferries’ President and CEO David L. Hahn to ensure the company continues to operate one of the safest ferry systems in the world. The Morfitt safety review is on schedule and is due to be released publicly by the end of December. |
Monday, November 6, 2006 |
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REPLACEMENT VESSEL ASSIGNED TO BOWEN ISLAND RUN (PDF)
VICTORIA – The MV Bowen Queen is being redeployed to the Horseshoe Bay – Bowen Island route until repairs can be made to the Queen of Capilano. |
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 |
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BC FERRIES TO ADJUST FARES ON NOVEMBER 1 (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is reminding customers that passenger and vehicle fares will increase effective November 1, 2006. Fares will increase by an average of 2.8 per cent on the three major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland and an average of 4.4 per cent on the remaining routes. |
Thursday, October 19, 2006 |
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BC FERRIES TAKES POSSESSION OF VESSEL TO REPLACE QUEEN OF THE NORTH (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is pleased to announce that the acquisition of the MV Sonia for the Inside Passage route has been successfully concluded and the company has now taken possession of the vessel. The purchase price of the two-year old vessel was 34.5 million Euros or approximately $49.3 million Cdn. |
Monday, September 18, 2006 |
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BC FERRIES PURCHASES REPLACEMENT VESSEL FOR THE QUEEN OF THE NORTH (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries has reached an agreement for the purchase of a two-year old vessel currently named the MV Sonia, to replace the Queen of the North. The deal, worth 35.7 million Euros or approximately $50.6 million Cdn, will see BC Ferries taking ownership of the vessel in the next few weeks. The 117 metre ship has 70 state rooms and will accommodate over 600 passengers and 101 vehicles. |
Thursday, July 13, 2006 |
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INDEPENDENT SAFETY REVIEW COMMISSIONED (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries has commissioned former Auditor General, George Morfitt, to conduct an independent review of BC Ferries’ safety policies, procedures and practices. |
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
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QUEEN OF SURREY READY FOR SERVICE AFTER $40 MILLION UPGRADE (PDF)
VICTORIA – Just in time for the busy summer season, the Queen of Surrey returns to service today on the Langdale – Horseshoe Bay route following a $40 million extensive upgrade. |
Monday, June 19, 2006 |
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FUEL SURCHARGE ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE JUNE 22, 2006 (PDF)
VICTORIA – The BC Ferry Commissioner has issued a ruling on the calculation of an extraordinary increase to offset the continued rising cost of fuel. |
Friday, March 24, 2006 |
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QUEEN OF THE NORTH UPDATE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is continuing with an aggressive plan to address the environmental impacts and customer service issues resulting from the sinking of the Queen of the North. |
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 |
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(3) THE QUEEN OF THE NORTH UPDATE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The passengers and crew from the Queen of the North have arrived in Prince Rupert onboard the coast guard vessel Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The vessel responded when the Queen of the North was evacuated at 12:25 a.m. this morning. |
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 |
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(2) THE QUEEN OF THE NORTH RESCUE UPDATE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is working to confirm that all of its passengers on the Queen of the North match the ship’s manifest. Ninety-nine passengers and crew have been accounted for after the Queen of the North hit a rock off Gil Island in Wright Sound at 12:25 a.m. this morning. |
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 |
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(1) QUEEN OF THE NORTH GROUNDED AND SANK IN WRIGHT SOUND ALL PASSENGERS AND CREW SAFELY EVACUATED (PDF)
VICTORIA – At approximately 12:43 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, the Queen of the North hit a rock off Gil Island in Wright Sound. |
Thursday, February 9, 2006 |
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BC FERRIES RESPONDS TO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD REPORT ON QUEEN OF SURREY FIRE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries issued the following statement today in response to the release of the Transportation Safety Board's report into the May 2003 Queen of Surrey engine room fire. |
Friday, January 20, 2006 |
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SECOND FUEL SURCHARGE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 (PDF)
VICTORIA – The BC Ferry Commissioner has issued his final ruling approving BC Ferries’ application for a second fuel surcharge. |
Monday, November 28, 2005 |
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BC FERRIES APPLIES FOR SECOND FUEL SURCHARGE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries has made an application to the BC Ferry Commissioner to authorize the implementation of a second fuel surcharge. |
Friday, October 21, 2005 |
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BC FERRIES BEGINS PROCESS TO IDENTIFY QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR BRENTWOOD BAY – MILL BAY ROUTE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries issued a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) today to identify interested parties who are qualified to provide ferry service on the Brentwood Bay-Mill Bay route. |
Friday, October 14, 2005 |
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BC FERRIES ISSUES REMINDER OF ANNUAL NOVEMBER 1 FARE INCREASE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is reminding customers that fares will increase effective November 1, 2005, with average increases of 2.8 per cent on the three major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland and 4.4 per cent on the remaining routes other than the Northern routes. The annual increase is in accordance with the Coastal Ferry Act. |
Monday, August 29, 2005 |
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TEMPORARY SCHEDULES AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2005 (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Cowichan, which usually operates on the Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay route, has experienced a problem with its main gear and has been removed from service for repairs. As a result, the Langdale – Horseshoe Bay and Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay schedules are revised from now through the Labour Day long weekend. |
Sunday, July 24, 2005 |
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BC FERRY COMMISSIONER APPROVES FUEL SURCHARGE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries has received a final ruling from the BC Ferry Commissioner regarding the implementation of a fuel surcharge. |
Thursday, July 7, 2005 |
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PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION INTO QUEEN OF OAK BAY INCIDENT RELEASED (PDF)
VICTORIA – The results of the preliminary investigation into the June 30 incident involving the Queen of Oak Bay were released today. |
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 |
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QUEEN OF OAK BAY TO UNDERGO EXTENSIVE SEA TRIALS (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Oak Bay is scheduled to leave Vancouver Dry Dock early in the morning on Wednesday, July 6 and undergo extensive sea trials. Repairs to the vessel are now complete. |
Sunday, July 3, 2005 |
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BC FERRIES TO MEET WITH HORSESHOE BAY BOAT OWNERS (PDF)
BC Ferries management and company insurance representatives have started to meet with private boat owners impacted by the Queen of Oak Bay incident that occurred at Horseshoe Bay on Thursday, June 30. |
Friday, July 1, 2005 |
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INVESTIGATION INTO QUEEN OF OAK BAY INCIDENT CONTINUES (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries’ engineers, representatives from Transport Canada, the Transportation Safety Board and Lloyd’s Register of Shipping are reviewing a variety of factors, including mechanical and control systems, which may have contributed to the loss of power experienced by the Queen of Oak Bay on Thursday, June 30. |
Thursday, June 30, 2005 |
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#3 TEMPORARY SCHEDULES JULY 1 - 3, 2005 (PDF)
Due to the grounding and temporary removal from service of the Queen of Oak Bay, the Langdale - Horseshoe Bay and Horseshoe Bay - Departure Bay schedules are revised for the Canada Day long weekend. |
Thursday, June 30, 2005 |
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#2 UPDATE ON QUEEN OF OAK BAY GROUNDING INCIDENT (PDF)
Horseshoe Bay — Emergency-response divers have completed their work at the grounding site of the Queen of Oak Bay. No injuries have been reported. |
Thursday, June 30, 2005 |
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#1 QUEEN OF OAK BAY LOSES POWER AND RUNS AGROUND (PDF)
Horseshoe Bay — At approximately 10:10 a.m. today, the Queen of Oak Bay, which sails between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay, ran aground while coming into Horseshoe Bay. |
Friday, June 10, 2005 |
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BC FERRIES TO APPLY TO BC FERRY COMMISSIONER FOR APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT FUEL SURCHARGE (PDF)
June 10, 2005
VICTORIA – BC Ferries will be making a formal application to the BC Ferry Commissioner to implement a fuel surcharge to recover increasingly high fuel costs. |
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 |
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NANAIMO PORT AUTHORITY IMPLEMENTS NEW FEE FOR BC FERRIES’ CUSTOMERS (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Nanaimo Port Authority is implementing a per-passenger fee for all BC Ferries’ customers travelling into or out of the limits of Nanaimo Harbour effective May 2, 2005. BC Ferries is required to collect this fee on behalf of the Port Authority. |
Monday, March 14, 2005 |
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EXTRA SAILINGS SCHEDULED WHILE THE SPIRIT OF VANCOUVER ISLAND OUT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS (PDF)
VICTORIA – Extra sailings will be provided on the Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route while the Spirit of Vancouver Island is out of service due to a stern tube seal leak. Divers found a rope around the starboard propeller on Sunday, March 13 and the vessel has been sent to dry dock for emergency repairs. |
Friday, March 11, 2005 |
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QUEEN OF VANCOUVER RETURNS TO SERVICE (PDF)
VICTORIA – Repairs to the starboard gearbox on the Queen of Vancouver have been completed and the vessel underwent successful sea trials yesterday. |
Wednesday, March 2, 2005 |
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QUEEN OF VANCOUVER REMAINS OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Vancouver remains out of service until further notice due to a significant mechanical problem. BC Ferries’ engineers expect the gearbox on the vessel will not be repaired until next week at the earliest. |
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 |
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$40 MILLION MID-LIFE UPGRADE FOR QUEEN OF OAK BAY (PDF)
Refurbishments will bring Service Improvements for Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay
VICTORIA – The Queen of Oak Bay, which provides service on BC Ferries’ Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay route, is undergoing an extensive, six-month upgrade at Vancouver Drydock Company in North Vancouver. |
Friday, October 22, 2004 |
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BC FERRIES ISSUES REMINDER OF NOVEMBER 1 FARE INCREASE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is reminding customers that fares will increase effective Nov. 1, 2004, with average increases of 2.8 per cent on the three major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the mainland and 4.4 per cent on the remaining routes in accordance with the Coastal Ferry Act, which provides for annual increases each Nov. 1. |
Wednesday, July 21, 2004 |
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BC FERRIES ISSUES STATEMENT RE PARK AND GO ISSUE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries will be reviewing its legal options as a result of its interim injunction application against Park and Go being dismissed by BC Supreme Court Madame Justice Allan. |
Friday, July 16, 2004 |
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SPIRIT OF VANCOUVER ISLAND RETURNS TO SERVICE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Spirit of Vancouver Island on the Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen route returns to service today with the 11:00 a.m. departure from Swartz Bay. |
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 |
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TEMPORARY SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS ON NANAIMO AND LANGDALE ROUTES (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Spirit of Vancouver Island, which operates on the Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen route has been temporarily removed from service to repair a lubricating oil leak. This temporary service interruption has resulted in a redeployment of vessels as well as a change to some supplemental sailings. |
Thursday, June 10, 2004 |
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BC FERRIES TO SEEK ASSURANCE FROM THE LRB THAT FERRY SERVICE WILL NOT BE DISRUPTED (PDF)
VICTORIA – In response to public statements made by representatives of the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union, BC Ferries will go before the Labour Relations Board tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. to formally request that the labour dispute at Deas Pacific Marine Inc. (DPMI), not impact ferry service. |
Wednesday, June 9, 2004 |
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LABOUR DISPUTE AT DEAS PACIFIC MARINE NOT EXPECTED TO IMPACT FERRY SERVICE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries issued a statement today to reassure customers that the current labour impasse involving Deas Pacific Marine Inc. (DMPI), BC Ferries’ wholly owned subsidiary, is not expected to impact ferry service. |
Friday, May 21, 2004 |
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IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKING FACILITIES AT BCF MAJOR TERMINALS (PDF)
VICTORIA – As part of BC Ferries’ ongoing commitment to improve customer service, a number of improvements have been made to parking facilities at BC Ferries’ major terminals. |
Sunday, March 7, 2004 |
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FERRY WORKERS UNION CONTINUES CAMPAIGN OF MISINFORMATION (PDF)
Union Safety Report Linked to Labour Relations
VICTORIA - The President of BC Ferries, David Hahn has severely criticized the latest attempt by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers union to unduly scare the travelling public. |
Tuesday, January 20, 2004 |
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TRANSPORT CANADA CONFIRMS SAFETY OF CHUTE EVACUATION SYSTEMS (PDF)
VICTORIA – Transport Canada has assessed the safety of both types of vertical chute Marine Evacuation Systems used by BC Ferries and has confirmed that both systems are safe for use by all passengers, including infants (babies-in-arms). |
Friday, December 12, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES ACCEPTS BINDING ARBITRATION (PDF)
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. has decided to accept the special mediator’s recommendation of binding arbitration. |
Thursday, December 11, 2003 |
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UNION FORCES CANCELLATIONS OF SAILINGS (PDF)
BC Ferries has been forced to cancel planned sailings for the remainder of the day, due to the failure of the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union to comply with the December 10th back to work order issued by the B.C. Labour Relations Board. |
Thursday, December 11, 2003 |
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR EMPLOYEES (PDF)
The Labour Relations Board issued a ruling at 11:00 p.m. last night that orders the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union to cease and desist all picketing and have their members report for work. The Order was effective as of 11:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, December 10, 2003 |
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS (PDF)
As a result of illegal job action on the part of our Union, we sincerely regret that all regular BC Ferries services are suspended. |
Tuesday, December 9, 2003 |
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UNION ACTIONS IMPACT SAILINGS (PDF)
A number of sailings are impacted this morning as a result of job action by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union. |
Tuesday, December 9, 2003 |
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MAJOR ROUTES TO REMAIN ON ESSENTIAL SERVICE (PDF)
As of this morning, all of BC Ferries’ major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the Mainland, as well as the Langdale and Powell River routes, are expected to operate at Essential Service levels. The rest of BC Ferries’ routes, with some minor adjustments, will return to their regular schedules. |
Tuesday, December 9, 2003 |
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GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES COOLING-OFF PERIOD (PDF)
The Government of B.C. has ordered an 80-day cooling-off period and the ferry system to return to normal operations effective immediately. |
Tuesday, December 9, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES APPLIES TO LRB FOR HEARING (PDF)
BC Ferries has applied to the Labour Relations Board to ensure that the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union adheres to the Essential Services Order that has been put in place. |
Tuesday, December 9, 2003 |
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11 AM SAILING FROM TSAWWASSEN WILL NOT SAIL (PDF)
As a result of job action by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union, the 11 a.m. sailing scheduled to depart from Tsawwassen will not sail. |
Monday, December 8, 2003 |
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TSAWWASSEN – SWARTZ BAY DELAYS (PDF)
Due to the ongoing labour dispute and job action by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union, essential service levels are regrettably not being met on the Tsawwassen –Swartz Bay route today. Customers are advised to expect lengthy delays on this route. |
Monday, December 8, 2003 |
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MINOR ROUTES REMAIN ON ESSENTIAL SERVICE LEVELS UNTIL TUESDAY (PDF)
BC Ferries’ minor routes will remain on essential service levels for the remainder of the day, Dec. 8, 2003. |
Monday, December 8, 2003 |
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HORSESHOE BAY - DEPARTURE BAY CANCELLATIONS (PDF)
Due to the ongoing labour dispute and job action by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union, essential service levels are regrettably not being met on the Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay route today. Sailings on this route are suspended for the remainder of the day. |
Monday, December 8, 2003 |
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES UPDATE (PDF)
BC Ferries has been advised that the Union will lift job action on some routes effective 9 p.m. today. |
Monday, December 8, 2003 |
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COMOX-WESTVIEW CANCELLATIONS (PDF)
Due to the ongoing labour dispute and job action by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union, essential service levels are regrettably not being met on the Comox – Westview route this evening. |
Sunday, December 7, 2003 |
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UNION INVOKES MAJOR JOB ACTION (PDF)
BC Ferries has been advised that effective 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union will initiate full strike action and essential service levels will be invoked. |
Saturday, December 6, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES RECEIVES NOTICE OF STRIKE ACTIVITY (PDF)
BC Ferries has been advised that strike action by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union will commence on Sunday, December 7, 2003. |
Friday, December 5, 2003 |
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TIMING OF STRIKE NOTICE CONFIRMED (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries has received confirmation from the Labour Relations Board today that the 72-hour strike notice issued by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union yesterday will be effective at 3:11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. |
Thursday, December 4, 2003 |
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MEDIATED TALKS BREAK DOWN (PDF)
VICTORIA – After just one day back at the table, mediation talks between BC Ferries and the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union broke down today. |
Tuesday, December 2, 2003 |
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ANNUAL FARE INCREASE IN EFFECT JAN. 7, 2004 (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries’ annual tariff increase will take effect Jan. 7 with average increases of 2.8 per cent on the three major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the mainland and an average of 4.4 per cent on the remaining routes. |
Friday, November 28, 2003 |
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LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD RULES ON ESSENTIAL SERVICES (PDF)
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Labour Relations Board has issued an essential services order that outlines the service levels to be in place in the event of job action by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union. |
Friday, November 28, 2003 |
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COMPANY AND UNION SEEK ASSISTANCE IN CONTRACT TALKS (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries and the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union have jointly agreed to seek assistance from independent-mediator Vince Ready. |
Friday, November 21, 2003 |
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QUEEN OF COWICHAN TO BEGIN MILLION MID-LIFE UPGRADE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Cowichan, which provides service on BC Ferries’ Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay route, is heading off this weekend for an extensive six month million upgrade. |
Wednesday, November 19, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES PRESIDENT RESPONDS TO ILLEGAL JOB ACTION (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries President and CEO David L. Hahn responded with disappointment today following illegal job action taken by members of the BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union. |
Wednesday, November 19, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES APPLIES TO LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD FOR MEDIATION (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries has formally applied to the B.C. Labour Relations Board today for a mediator to assist with contract negotiations. |
Monday, November 10, 2003 |
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HARD DOCKING OF NORTH ISLAND PRINCESS (PDF)
VICTORIA – The MV Nimpkish will be brought on to the Texada – Westview route today as the temporary replacement vessel while BC Ferries’ North Island Princess undergoes modifications to its propulsion control system. |
Thursday, November 6, 2003 |
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TWO CANCELLED SAILINGS DUE TO MECHANICAL REPAIRS (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Coquitlam will be out of service for its first round trip on the Horseshoe Bay - Departure Bay route on Friday, November 7 for mechanical repairs. |
Friday, October 31, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES RESPONDS TO RESULTS OF STRIKE VOTE (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries President & CEO, David L. Hahn, responded to the results of the strike vote taken by the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union today. |
Wednesday, October 22, 2003 |
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HEAVY RAINS CREATE MAJOR DEBRIS ISSUE IN HOWE SOUND (PDF)
VANCOUVER – The torrential rains over the past week have greatly increased the run-off from rivers and creeks in Howe Sound creating turbulent waters and excessive debris. |
Tuesday, October 21, 2003 |
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MAKING WAVES AT BC FERRIES (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries’ President & CEO, David L. Hahn, will be speaking to the Vancouver Board of Trade tomorrow regarding rebuilding the fleet and rebuilding BC Ferries’ corporate culture. |
Friday, October 3, 2003 |
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QUEEN OF COQUITLAM REMOVED FOR LIFE RAFT INSTALLATION (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Coquitlam, which provides service between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo, will be removed from service on Monday, Oct. 6 for the installation of four davit-launched life rafts. |
Monday, September 22, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES REINSTATES ASSURED LOADING TICKETS (PDF)
VICTORIA – In response to strong customer demand, BC Ferries re-instated the sale of Assured Loading Tickets (ALTs) today. |
Friday, September 19, 2003 |
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TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON QUEEN OF COQUITLAM (PDF)
VICTORIA – BC Ferries’ President and CEO, David L. Hahn, issued a statement today regarding the temporary emergency evacuation restrictions placed on the Queen of Coquitlam by Transport Canada. |
Tuesday, August 26, 2003 |
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BC FERRIES MODIFIED SCHEDULE TO CONTINUE UNTIL SEPT. 1 (PDF)
VICTORIA – The modified schedule will continue on the Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay route as repairs to one of the engines on the Queen of Coquitlam are taking longer than anticipated. |
Thursday, August 21, 2003 |
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DELAYS EXPECTED ON THE HORSESHOE BAY – DEPARTURE BAY ROUTE (PDF)
VICTORIA –The Queen of Coquitlam has experienced a mechanical problem with one of its engines. While the vessel will remain in service, it will be temporarily operating at a reduced speed. |
Thursday, August 7, 2003 |
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SPIRIT OF VANCOUVER ISLAND INVESTIGATION COMPLETE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The investigation into a hard landing of the Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry at the Swartz Bay terminal on July 21st is now complete. |
Thursday, July 31, 2003 |
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QUEEN OF SURREY TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM SERVICE (PDF)
VICTORIA –The Queen of Surrey has experienced a mechanical problem with one of its propellers. As a result the vessel has been removed from service today for emergency dry-docking to facilitate repairs. |
Tuesday, June 24, 2003 |
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THE NEW QUEEN OF COQUITLAM RETURNS TO SERVICE (PDF)
NANAIMO – The new and much improved Queen of Coquitlam is back in service on the Horseshoe Bay-Nanaimo route today, following a comprehensive upgrade to engineering components, lifesaving equipment and a renovation of onboard services. |
Monday, May 12, 2003 |
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QUEEN OF SURREY TOWED TO LANGDALE FOLLOWING ENGINE ROOM FIRE (PDF)
VICTORIA – The Queen of Surrey has been towed to Langdale, arriving at approximately 1:00 p.m. following an engine-room fire that occurred just after 9:30 this morning. |
Monday, May 12, 2003 |
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ENGINE-ROOM FIRE ON QUEEN OF SURREY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENACTED (PDF)
VICTORIA – An engine-room fire onboard the Queen of Surrey occurred this morning shortly after 9:30 as the vessel was enroute to Langdale. |
