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BC Ferries aims for better reliability by cancelling summer refits

Officials planning for all major vessels to be available during year’s 3 busiest months
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BC Ferries’ maintenance facility berth. The ferry operator gave an update on vessel refits and repairs on Jan. 31 in Victoria. (Courtesy of BC Ferries)

Public frustration over vessel breakdowns and crew shortages shuttering sailings in 2023 has BC Ferries looking to quell concerns about its reliability.

Ferry officials on Wednesday (Jan. 31) gave a briefing on their plan to have all of the fleet’s major vessels running during the busy season.

The plan includes not scheduling any vessel refits for the upcoming summer, when a record number of passengers is expected.

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Jake Romphf

About the Author: Jake Romphf

In early 2021, I made the move from the Great Lakes to Greater Victoria with the aim of experiencing more of the country I report on.
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