An issue with a vessel on a major BC Ferries route is causing delays on Thanksgiving Monday, according to the company The 1:15 sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay was delayed by 47 minutes due to a “mechanical issue” with the electrical system, according to a service notice from B.C. Ferries. That delay will have a knock-on effect, delaying the 4 p.m. sailing out of Departure Bay, the 6:20 p.m. sailing out of Departure Bay, and the 8:30 p.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay. “If you have a reservation on an upcoming sailing today, please arrive during the check-in window noted in your booking confirmation email to maintain your reserved status,” the notice from B.C. Ferries said. “This ensures we can stage your vehicle at the terminal ahead of standby customers and those reserved on later sailings.” The delays on the route come after a mechanical issue on a different vessel caused a delay on the Duke Point Tsawwassen route. Leaders campaigning in B.C.’s provincial election all marked the busy travel weekend with announcements of how they plan to address some of the issues plaguing the ferry system. Read more: Party leaders pitch B.C. Ferries solutions over busy holiday weekend
