A B.C. Ferries vessel bound for Horseshoe Bay was towed to the terminal by tugboats after experiencing a mechanical issue mid-sailing. A passenger on board, who wished to remain anonymous, described waiting for assistance on an immobilized floating vessel. Photos show groups waiting on the vessel’s vehicle deck and watching as the tugboat made contact. Not long after the situation was reported to CTV News, B.C. Ferries took its tracking system offline for the route, citing a “technical issue.” In a statement, B.C. Ferries confirms the Queen of Surrey experienced a propeller shaft issue during the 4:40 p.m. sailing from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay. “B.C. Ferries’ engineering teams are currently investigating the issue and, while that work is underway, the vessel’s sailings for the rest of the day have been put at risk of cancellation,” a spokesperson for the transportation service said. The passenger told CTV News they were nearing the terminal just before 7:30 p.m. and explained that B.C. Ferries staff told them RVs and other large vehicles would have to back off the boat ramp after it docked, as the ferry was pushed into port backwards. B.C. Ferries offered tea, coffee, and hot chocolate to those stuck waiting on board, the passenger noted. A passenger told CTV News they were able to drive off the ferry just before 8 p.m.
