Mechanical Fault Forces Cancellation of BC Ferries Sunshine Coast Sailings – 7 April 2026

A mechanical fault aboard a BC Ferries vessel caused multiple cancellations on the Sunshine Coast route in British Columbia on 7 April 2026. The disruption affected scheduled sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale.

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• The disruption was linked to a malfunction in the steering panel of the ferry Queen of Surrey.
• The issue was identified early Sunday morning while the vessel was at dock.

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• The 7:30 a.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay was delayed and subsequently cancelled.
• The 8:40 a.m. departure from Langdale was also cancelled.
• Additional cancellations included:
  • 9:50 a.m. from Horseshoe Bay
  • 11:00 a.m. from Langdale

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• Further sailings throughout the day were identified as at risk while engineers assessed the vessel.
• Midday departures, including those scheduled at 12:10 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:25 p.m., and 3:25 p.m., were flagged as potentially affected.

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• BC Ferries issued service notices advising passengers of delays and cancellations.
• To assist with transport continuity, water taxi services were arranged for foot passengers starting around 10:00 a.m.

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• The Horseshoe Bay–Langdale route connects the Lower Mainland with communities along the Sunshine Coast.
• It is a key service for both vehicle and passenger travel in the region.

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• Engineers continued to assess the vessel to determine when normal service could resume.
• Passengers were advised to monitor updates for the latest schedule information.