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Sailings cancelled due to stuck vehicle on ramp
The 'Queen of Cumberland' was out of commission for multiple sailings on March 9, 2023, due to a vehicle being stuck on the ramp at Earls Cove north of Sechelt, preventing staff from loading the vessel. The tidal conditions needed to improve before the large vehicle can be removed and service could be resumed. The following sailings were cancelled: - 9:25 a.m. departing Saltery Bay (Powell River); - 10:25 a.m. departing Earls Cove (Sechelt); - 11:20 a.m. departing Saltery Bay (Powell River); - 12:25 p.m. departing Earls Cove (Sechelt). Reports with photos and video: https://globalnews.ca/news/9539835/bc-ferries-truck-stuck-sailings-cancelled-earls-cove/ https://www.coastreporter.net/highlights/blocked-ramp-cancels-sailings-between-saltery-bay-and-earls-cove-6673165
Storm affects ferry sailings
On Aug 9, 2022, BC Ferries has canceled the 10:50 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. departures between Crofton and Salt Spring Island due to high winds and rough sea conditions. A trip from Pender Island to Swartz Bay was also canceled after the 'Queen of Cumberland' had difficulties during the docking manoever.
Angle drive damage in Satellite Channel
The 'Queen of Cumberland' suffered a breakdown of one of its four right-angle drives hwhile transiting the Satellite Channel, British Columbia, off Piers Island in position 48 42 53.5 N, 123 26 18.7 W, Canada, on July 3, 2022, at 7.30 p.m. PDT. The ship completed its voyage with the remaining operable units.
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