B.C. Ferries has restored normal service between Metro Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast following a series of sailing disruptions on Saturday morning caused by mechanical problems.
Most of the cancellations affected the Horseshoe Bay–Langdale route and were linked to a mechanical issue involving the propeller shaft aboard Queen of Surrey. The problem developed on Friday evening, after which the vessel was assisted back to the terminal by a tugboat.
The resulting disruption led to four sailing cancellations on Saturday morning. B.C. Ferries subsequently confirmed that the propeller shaft problem had been repaired and that Queen of Surrey was undergoing sea trials before returning to service. The vessel resumed operations with the 11:00 a.m. departure from Langdale, which was delayed.
A second vessel serving the route, Queen of Coquitlam, also experienced a mechanical issue on Saturday. Its 8:40 a.m. sailing was delayed because of a problem with the vessel’s clutch, resulting in a 1 hour and 40 minute delay before the ferry departed.
The latest incident adds to a series of mechanical problems affecting the 46-year-old Queen of Surrey. In April, B.C. Ferries cancelled multiple sailings on two occasions, first because of a generator problem and later due to an issue with the steering panel. In September 2025, the vessel was also removed from service temporarily following a turbocharger problem.