Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route sees major delays due to pulled vessel
The loss of a major Spirit Class ferry for repairs is being felt on the BC Ferries Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route Thursday.
BC Ferries is reporting multiple sailing waits on either side, with the next available standby space not free until after 5 p.m.
The ferry corporation says as the Spirit of Vancouver Island was moved to drydock after Thanksgiving, they are down to two vessels on the route.
When announced at the end of last month that the Spirit would be heading in for repairs, the BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union president said impacts were likely to be felt for folks travelling to and from Victoria, Nanaimo, and Langdale for at least a week.
Eric McNeely acknowledges that staff and passengers are frustrated as the ferry service has experienced rough waters this year.
