A ferry servicing Nanaimo and Tsawwassen is anticipated to be out of commission until at least after Thanksgiving, says BC Ferries.
Engine problems led to the Coastal Renaissance being taken out of service on Aug. 17. At a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 22, Stephen Jones, BC Ferries executive director of engineering, said while the drive motor has been inspected, the full scope of repair can only be determined after a rotor is removed.
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