QUEEN OF CAPILANO

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Generator malfuction in Horseshoe bay

The 'Queen of Capilano' suffered a malfunction in one of its generators, while moored at Horseshoe Bay, Howe Sound, British Columbia, on March 12, 2022, at around 6 p.m. PST. After troubleshooting, the vessel was able to continue its schedule.

Ferry sidelined due to mechanical issue

On May 9, 2021, the sailings of the 'Queen of Capilano' between Horseshoe Bay and Snug Cove were cancelled due to a mechanical issue on the ferry at 1 p.m. BC Ferries advised that the ferry was holding in dock at Bowen Island due to a problem with the emergency generator. The ferry ran a couple more sailings after that before cancelling sailings again at 4:35 p.m. Just before 8 p.m., the ferry service announced that the 'Queen of Capilano' would not be returning to Bowen. A water taxi service was established to supplement travel between Horseshoe Bay and Snug Cove for the remainder of the day. Already on May 8 five sailings were cancelled as the ferry had some maintenance done.

Emergency generator breakdown in Horseshoe Bay

The 'Queen of Capilano' encoutered a breakdown of its emergency generator while docked at Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, in position 49 22.567 N, 123 16.29 W, on Feb 20, 202ß. The vessel continued sailings after repairs on Feb 22.